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# How To Install IPFS Locally

IPFS Desktop is the easiest way to run a local IPFS node with a graphical interface. Pick the guide for your operating system:

* [IPFS Desktop (Windows)](/documentation/beginner/how-to-install-ipfs-locally/ipfs-desktop-windows.md)
* [IPFS Desktop (Linux)](/documentation/beginner/how-to-install-ipfs-locally/ipfs-desktop-linux.md)
* [IPFS Desktop (Mac)](/documentation/beginner/how-to-install-ipfs-locally/ipfs-desktop-mac.md)

Prefer the command line, or planning to keep a node running long-term? See [Running Your Own IPFS Node and IPNS Publishing](/documentation/intermediate/running-your-own-ipfs-node.md) for a Kubo-based setup.