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Quick Start Guide

Get started with zer0 in under 5 minutes! This guide will help you download, install, and start earning $zer0 tokens right away.

🚀 3 Steps to Privacy & Earnings

Step 1: Download zer0 Browser

Choose your platform and download the latest release:

Download for Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

  1. Visit GitHub Releases

  2. Download zer0-Setup-x.x.x.exe

  3. Run the installer

  4. Follow the installation wizard

System Requirements:

  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)

  • 4 GB RAM (recommended)

  • 500 MB disk space

Download for macOS 10.13+

  1. Visit GitHub Releases

  2. Download zer0-x.x.x.dmg

  3. Open the DMG file

  4. Drag zer0 to Applications folder

System Requirements:

  • macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later

  • 4 GB RAM (recommended)

  • 500 MB disk space

Download for Linux (64-bit)

  1. Visit GitHub Releases

  2. Download zer0-x.x.x.AppImage or .deb package

  3. Make executable: chmod +x zer0-x.x.x.AppImage

  4. Run the AppImage or install the .deb package

System Requirements:

  • 64-bit Linux distribution

  • 4 GB RAM (recommended)

  • 500 MB disk space

Step 2: Create Your zer0 Wallet

When you first launch zer0, you'll be prompted to create a wallet:

  1. Launch zer0 Browser from your applications

  2. Create Wallet - Generate a new shielded wallet

  3. Save Your Seed Phrase - Write down your 24-word recovery phrase

  4. Confirm Seed Phrase - Verify you saved it correctly

NEVER share your seed phrase! It's the only way to recover your wallet and $zer0 tokens. Store it securely offline.

Step 3: Start Browsing & Earning

You're all set! Now you can:

✅ Browse Anonymously - All traffic is routed through Tor automatically ✅ Earn $zer0 Tokens - Get 0.13 $zer0 per minute of private browsing ✅ Use AI Agents - Access on-device AI for private workflows ✅ Stake Tokens - Lock $zer0 to run mixnodes and earn 15% APY

🎯 What's Next?

📖 Learn the Basics

Understand how zer0 protects your privacy and rewards you

💰 Maximize Earnings

Discover all the ways to earn and stake $zer0 tokens

🤖 Use AI Agents

Unlock the power of private, on-device AI workflows

🆘 Need Help?

Browser won't connect to Tor network

Solution:

  1. Check your internet connection

  2. Disable VPN temporarily (can conflict with Tor)

  3. Try restarting zer0 browser

  4. Check Tor Network Status

If issues persist, see our Troubleshooting Guide.

Not seeing $zer0 earnings

Solution:

  1. Ensure your wallet is created and synced

  2. Check that you're browsing with Tor enabled (shield icon should be green)

  3. Earnings are distributed every 10 minutes - be patient!

  4. Verify you're not blocking ads (privacy-preserving ads fund rewards)

How do I import an existing wallet?

Solution: On the wallet creation screen, select "Import Existing Wallet" and enter your 24-word seed phrase. Your balance and transaction history will sync automatically.

Still have questions? Check our FAQ or join our Discord community for instant support!

📚 Additional Resources

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