# Guides

## Download shdwDrive:

[Direct Download (APK)](https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdwDrive-v2-releases/releases/latest) | Solana App Store Link (coming soon) | Play Store Link (coming soon)

## Getting Started is Simple

As a **User**:

1. [Download](https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdwDrive-v2-releases/releases/latest) the shdwDrive mobile app
2. Connect your Solana wallet
3. Choose a storage plan (start with 5GB free!)
4. Create your first bucket
5. Start uploading your files securely

As an **Operator**:

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As of release 1.0.8, gossip tickets have been refreshed. All current operators must verify their ticket has correctly updated after upgrade/install.
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1. [Install](https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdwDrive-v2-releases/releases/latest) the shdwDrive mobile app
2. [Adjust settings](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/guide/phone-settings) properly
3. Navigate to the Operator tab
4. Select your storage[ contribution](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/faq#storage-and-staking) level
5. Acquire a valid [Join Ticket](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/faq#node-operation)
6. Connect your shdwNode!

As a **Developer**:

1. [Quick Start](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/guide/start-building) - integrate shdwDrive in your app

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th align="center"></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="files"></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td></td><td align="center">Store Files</td><td></td><td><a href="https://content.gitbook.com/content/XUsNNSH5yGAdCe1UQoyx/blobs/uMfZDGMp9aiwjjyS2iRZ/files_2_icon.png">files_2_icon.png</a></td><td><a href="faq#basic-setup">#basic-setup</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Be an Operator</td><td></td><td><a href="https://content.gitbook.com/content/XUsNNSH5yGAdCe1UQoyx/blobs/OJe8iR6UjkrejKXfwZi2/SHDW-31.png">SHDW-31.png</a></td><td><a href="faq#understanding-operators">#understanding-operators</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Join Tickets</td><td></td><td><a href="https://content.gitbook.com/content/XUsNNSH5yGAdCe1UQoyx/blobs/Oo7LxRfnRA7NpBhFjFns/SHDW-21%20(1).png">SHDW-21 (1).png</a></td><td><a href="faq#node-operation">#node-operation</a></td></tr><tr><td></td><td align="center">Developers</td><td></td><td><a href="https://content.gitbook.com/content/XUsNNSH5yGAdCe1UQoyx/blobs/fyrSunf3SxWzTSWknoyO/Build_Icon.png">Build_Icon.png</a></td><td><a href="guide/start-building">start-building</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

Need specific information? Jump to:

* [Getting Started Guide](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/faq#basic-setup) - New to shdwDrive? Start here
* [Becoming an Operator](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/faq#understanding-operators) - Learn how to participate in the network
* [Developer Guide](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/guide/start-building) - integrate shdwDrive with your app
* [Technical Details](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/faq#technical-details-1) - Dive into the network architecture
* [Economics ](https://github.com/GenesysGo/shdwDrive_v2_Economics/blob/main/shdwDrive_v2_Economics.pdf)- Dive deeper into how the protocol works

Have questions? Our comprehensive [FAQ ](https://docs.shdwdrive.com/guide/faq)sections below cover everything you need to know about using and operating on shdwDrive v2.\
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