# Getting Started
## **Installation Instructions**
Installing OWASP Four Clover is a straightforward process. Follow these steps to get started:
### **Step 1. Download the Binary**
1. Go to the [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/fourclover-project/FourClover/releases) page for Four Clover.
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OWASP Four Clover GitHub Repository
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2. Choose the appropriate release version for your operating system (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS).
3. Download the binary file for the release.
### **Step 2. Add to PATH (Optional)**
🪟 For Windows
#### **Locate Binary**
* After downloading the Four Clover binary, remember the directory where it's saved.
#### **Add to PATH**
* Press `Win + S` to open the Windows search bar.
* Type "Environment Variables" and select "Edit the system environment variables."
* In the System Properties window, click the "Environment Variables" button.
* Under "System variables," select the "Path" variable and click "Edit."
* Click "New" and add the directory path where the Four Clover binary is located.
* Click "OK" to save changes.
#### **Verify Installation**
* Open a new command prompt or PowerShell window.
* Run the following command to verify that Four Clover is accessible from anywhere:
```bash
fourclover version
```
🐧 For Linux/macOS
#### **Locate Binary and Add Executable Permissions**
* After downloading the Four Clover binary, remember the directory where it's saved.
* Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the binary.
* Run the following command to add executable permissions:
```bash
chmod +x fourclover
```
#### **Edit Bash Profile (Linux) or Bash Profile / Zshrc (MacOS)**
* Open a terminal.
* Run the following command to open the appropriate configuration file:
```bash
nano ~/.bashrc # For Linux
nano ~/.bash_profile # For MacOS
nano ~/.zshrc # For MacOS (if using Zsh)
```
* Add the following line at the end of the file, replacing `/path/to/fourclover` with the actual path to the Four Clover binary:
```bash
export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/fourclover
```
* Press `Ctrl + O` to save the file, then press `Ctrl + X` to exit the text editor.
#### **Apply Changes**
* Run the following command in the terminal to apply the changes to your current session:
```bash
source ~/.bashrc # For Linux
source ~/.bash_profile # For MacOS
source ~/.zshrc # For MacOS (if using Zsh)
```
**Verify Installation**
* Open a new terminal.
* Run the following command to verify that Four Clover is accessible from anywhere:
```bash
fourclover version
```
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