> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://io-migration.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start Guide

> Get started with IO Worker by following simple steps to create an account, connect your device, and begin earning by sharing your compute power.

### 1. Create an Account

Sign up to IO Worker using one of the following options: Google, Apple ID, X, or Worldcoin. Create your [account here](https://worker.io.net/).

### 2. Requirements

Before installing IO Worker, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

* **Hardware Requirements**: Review the minimum hardware specifications in the [IO Device Onboarding Guide](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/device-onboarding.md#requirements)
* **Supported Devices**: Ensure your device is compatible. [Check the list of supported devices here](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/supported-devices.md).

Ensure your device is updated to the latest version of its operating system for the best performance and security.

### 2. Install IO Worker

Choose your system and follow the appropriate installation guide:

* MacOS: [Install Worker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/install-on-macos.md)
* Windows: [Install Worker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/install-on-windows.md) | [Install Nvidia Drivers](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/install-nvidia-drivers-on-windows.md)
* Linux (Ubuntu): [Install Worker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/install-on-ubuntu.md) | [Bare Metal On-Demand Process](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/bare-metal-on-demand-supplier-process.md)
* HiveOS: [Install Worker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/install-on-hiveos.md)

### 3. Configure Your Device

* Optimize Performance:

  * [Device Utilization Threshold](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/device-utilization-threshold.md)
  * [Optimize PCIe Lane Configuration](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/optimize-pcie-lane-configuration.md)

### 4. Start Earning

* [Proof of Work](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/proof-of-work.md): IO Worker enables you to contribute your computing power to Proof of Work tasks, helping to secure decentralized networks and earn rewards.

* Understand how rewards work: [Earnings & Rewards](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/earnings-rewards.md).

* Set up a wallet:

  * [Solana Wallet](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/solana.md)
  * [Aptos Wallet](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/aptos-wallet.md)

### 5. Manage and Monitor

* Use the [dashboard to track](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/manage-and-monitor.md):

  * Device uptime
  * Resource utilization
  * Job completion rates

* Explore FAQs for common issues: [Manage, Monitor, & FAQs](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/manage-and-monitor.md#faqs).

### 6. Troubleshooting

For system-specific troubleshooting, refer to:

* MacOS: [Troubleshoot Worker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-macos-worker.md) | [Troubleshoot Docker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-docker-for-macs.md)
* Windows: [Troubleshoot Worker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-windows-worker.md) | [Troubleshoot Docker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-docker-for-windows.md)
* Linux: [General Worker Troubleshooting](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-worker-general.md) | [Troubleshoot Docker](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-docker-for-linux.md)
* HiveOS: [General Worker Troubleshooting](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/troubleshoot-worker-general.md)


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