# Installing Session

You can download Session for free from your app marketplace of choice. Session is completely free to use and available on all major platforms.

### How to install Session on iOS

1. Download Session for free from the [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/session-private-messenger/id1470168868)
2. Tap the <img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdjYbABkC8br5ImQTMH16-JGWTPmwArY7iwYb1qNMpX-lKbLUa7WlX71MAEtuu7L6NYujeRFhnmPnmGdjji-fJE3e39KLz9RJQUffSRrIcP2kdnudzSpVFncs_HEFPzqKgevDBGdw?key=xYdGRJlEQzKxaTAE3YIf52CQ" alt="" data-size="line"> Session app icon in your App Library or Home Screen
3. Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
4. Tap the Create Account on the start-up screen
5. Enter a Display Name and tap Continue
6. Select your preferred notification settings and tap Continue
7. You have successfully installed Session and created your account. Next try messaging a friend, setting your Display Picture, or backing up your Recovery Password!

{% hint style="info" %}
Want to side-load the app? Use [this page](https://support.apple.com/en-mk/117767) for information about side-loading IPA.
{% endhint %}

### How to install Session on Android

1. Download Session for free from the [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=network.loki.messenger). You may also download the app packages directly from [GitHub](https://github.com/oxen-io/session-android/releases) (see Installing Session using APKs).
2. Tap the <img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdjYbABkC8br5ImQTMH16-JGWTPmwArY7iwYb1qNMpX-lKbLUa7WlX71MAEtuu7L6NYujeRFhnmPnmGdjji-fJE3e39KLz9RJQUffSRrIcP2kdnudzSpVFncs_HEFPzqKgevDBGdw?key=xYdGRJlEQzKxaTAE3YIf52CQ" alt="" data-size="line"> Session app icon in your App Drawer or Home Screen
3. Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
4. Tap the Create Account on the start-up screen
5. Enter a Display Name and tap Continue
6. Select your preferred notification settings and tap Continue
7. You have successfully installed Session and created your account. Next try messaging a friend, setting your Display Picture, or backing up your Recovery Password!


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