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# Getting Started with ERPNext
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There are many ways to get started with ERPNext.
### 1\. See the Demo
If you want to check out the user interface and **feel** the application, just
see the demo at:
* < https: // demo . erpnext . com >
### 2\. Start a Free Account at ERPNext.com
ERPNext.com is managed by the organization (Frappe) that publishes ERPNext.
You can start with your own account by [signing up on the
website](https://erpnext.com).
You can also decide to host your application at erpnext.com by buying the
hosting plans. This way you support the organization that develops and
improves ERPNext. You also get one-to-one functional (usage) support with the
hosting plans.
### 3\. Download a Virtual Machine
To avoid the trouble of installing an instance, ERPNext is available as a
Virtual Image (a full loaded operating system with ERPNext installed). You can
use this on **any** platform including Microsoft Windows.
[Click here to see instructions on how to use the Virtual
Image](https://erpnext.com/download)
### 4\. Install ERPNext on your Unix/Linux/Mac machine
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If you are familiar with installing applications on *nix platforms, read the instructions on how to install using [Frappe Bench ](https://github.com/frappe/bench ).
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