> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://io.net/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start Guide

> Get started with IO Worker by following simple steps to create an account, connect your device, and begin earning by sharing your compute power.

### 1. Create an Account

Sign up to IO Worker using one of the following options: Google, Apple ID, X, or Worldcoin. Create your [account here](https://worker.io.net/worker/devices).

### 2. Requirements

Before installing IO Worker, make sure your system meets the following requirements:

* **Hardware Requirements**: Review the minimum hardware specifications in the [IO Device Onboarding Guide](/guides/workers/device-onboarding#requirements)
* **Supported Devices**: Ensure your device is compatible. [Check the list of supported devices here](/guides/workers/supported-devices).

Ensure your device is updated to the latest version of its operating system for the best performance and security.

### 2. Install IO Worker

Choose your system and follow the appropriate installation guide:

* MacOS: [Install Worker](/guides/workers/install-on-macos)
* Windows: [Install Worker](/guides/workers/install-on-windows) | [Install Nvidia Drivers](/guides/workers/install-nvidia-drivers-on-windows)
* Linux (Ubuntu): [Install Worker](/guides/workers/install-on-ubuntu) | [Bare Metal On-Demand Process](/guides/workers/bare-metal-on-demand-supplier-process)
* HiveOS: [Install Worker](/guides/workers/install-on-hiveos)

### 3. Configure Your Device

* Optimize Performance:
  * [Device Utilization Threshold](/guides/workers/device-utilization-threshold)
  * [Optimize PCIe Lane Configuration](/guides/workers/optimize-pcie-lane-configuration)

### 4. Start Earning

* [Proof of Work](/guides/workers/proof-of-work): IO Worker enables you to contribute your computing power to Proof of Work tasks, helping to secure decentralized networks and earn rewards.
* Understand how rewards work: [Earnings & Rewards](/guides/workers/earnings-rewards).
* Set up a wallet:
  * [Solana Wallet](/guides/workers/solana)
  * [Aptos Wallet](/guides/workers/aptos-wallet)

### 5. Manage and Monitor

* Use the [dashboard to track](/guides/manage-and-monitor):
  * Device uptime
  * Resource utilization
  * Job completion rates
* Explore FAQs for common issues: [Manage, Monitor, & FAQs](/guides/manage-and-monitor#faqs).

### 6. Troubleshooting

For system-specific troubleshooting, refer to:

* MacOS: [Troubleshoot Worker](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-macos-worker) | [Troubleshoot Docker](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-docker-for-macs)
* Windows: [Troubleshoot Worker](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-windows-worker) | [Troubleshoot Docker](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-docker-for-windows)
* Linux: [General Worker Troubleshooting](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-worker-general) | [Troubleshoot Docker](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-docker-for-linux)
* HiveOS: [General Worker Troubleshooting](/guides/workers/troubleshoot-worker-general)