> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://roid-classic.gitbook.io/roid-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://roid-classic.gitbook.io/roid-documentation/getting-started/how-to-start.md).

# How to start

#### <mark style="color:green;">1. Visit the Website</mark>

Open your web browser and go to the official ROID website at [https://roid-classic.com](https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.roid-classic.com).

#### <mark style="color:green;">2. Locate the Download Button</mark>

On the main page of the website, find and click on the Download button.

#### <mark style="color:green;">3. Choose Direct Download</mark>

You will be directed to the download options page. Click on the Direct Download link to begin downloading the client.

#### <mark style="color:green;">4. Open the Downloaded File</mark>

Once the download is complete, locate the file in your computer downloads folder. The client is compressed in a RAR archive. Open this file using a program like WinRAR or 7-Zip.

#### <mark style="color:green;">5. Extract the Game Files</mark>

Extract the contents of the RAR file into your preferred folder or directory on your PC. Then, <mark style="color:red;">exclude the installation folder from your antivirus scan</mark>. You may need to re-extract the files if some files are missing.

#### <mark style="color:green;">6. Launch the Game</mark>

Open the extracted folder and double-click on the Patcher.exe file to update your client and start your adventure on ROID.