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title: Download Monero
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# Download Monero
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A single archive contains all you need to start using Monero (the full node and the wallet).
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We recommend downloading Monero binaries directly from GitHub:
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* GUI + CLI: [https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/releases](https://github.com/monero-project/monero-gui/releases)
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* CLI only: [https://github.com/monero-project/monero/releases](https://github.com/monero-project/monero/releases)
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GUI is a graphical desktop wallet.
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CLI is a commandline desktop wallet.
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If you need more guidance check [download Monero](https://getmonero.org/downloads) section on Monero website.
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It is critical to [verify the signature](../interacting/verify-monero-binaries.md) of downloaded archive.
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## Which version to download?
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Download the latest version matching your operating system and processor architecture.
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The CLI version is released earlier and is suitable for server deployments.
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The GUI version contains both CLI and GUI. It is preferable for end-users.
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All versions contain a full node and a wallet.
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## Why prefer GitHub over getmonero.org?
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Binaries appear earlier on GitHub.
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On top of that, if you fail to properly verify the signature, GitHub is safer, simply because you don't need to trust a separate website to not be compromised.
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Obviously, you should still carefully verify the signature for each release. Signature verification is always the primary line of defense.
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