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Verify your download

Many applications can verify the checksum of a download. To verify your download can be important as it verifies you really have got the ISO file you wanted to download and not some broken version. You could verify the file in the process of downloading. For example a checksum (SHA256) will be used automatically if you choose Metalink in the field above and use the add-on DownThemAll! in Firefox.

For each ISO, we offer a checksum file with the corresponding SHA256 sum. For extra security, you can use GPG to verify who signed those .sha256 files. It should be 22C0 7BA5 3417 8CD0 2EFE 22AA B88B 2FD4 3DBD C284.

Create installation media

Learn how to burn a CD/DVD or create a bootable USB stick.

Boot from the DVD, CD or USB stick. In case your computer does not automatically boot from the chosen device, open the BIOS setup to allow booting from it.

Read release notes and document

It is strongly recommended to read our release notes before you upgrade or install.

If you are new user to openSUSE, our startup guide will help you a lot. More knowledge can be found in the wiki.

Get help

If you meet any problems in installation, ask in forum or IRC. Community members are very willing to help you.

Useful links

• Download Help
• Burn CD/DVD Image(s)
• Installation Guides
• Official Manuals
• Package Repositories
• Reporting Bugs

Have a lot of fun!