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# Uploading programs on your micro:bit
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While you're writing and testing your programs, you'll mostly be [running them
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in the simulator](/device/simulator), but once you've finished your program you
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can **compile** it and run it on your micro:bit.
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The basic steps are:
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1. Connect your micro:bit to your computer via USB
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2. Click **Download** and download the `.hex` file
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3. Copy the `.hex` file from your computer onto the micro:bit drive
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## Instructions
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Pick the instructions for your operating system and browser:
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* [Windows - Microsoft Edge](/device/usb/windows-edge)
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* [Windows - Internet Explorer](/device/usb/windows-ie)
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* [Windows - Chrome](/device/usb/windows-chrome)
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* [Windows - Firefox](/device/usb/windows-firefox)
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* [Mac - Safari](/device/usb/mac-safari)
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* [Mac - Chrome](/device/usb/mac-chrome)
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* [Mac - Firefox](/device/usb/mac-firefox)
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### ~hint
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Transfer not working? See some [troubleshooting tips](/device/usb/troubleshooting).
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### ~
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