# 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](/guide/phone-settings.md) properly
3. Navigate to the Operator tab
4. Select your storage[ contribution](/guide/faq.md#storage-and-staking) level
5. Acquire a valid [Join Ticket](/guide/faq.md#node-operation)
6. Connect your shdwNode!

As a **Developer**:

1. [Quick Start](/guide/start-building.md) - integrate shdwDrive in your app

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Need specific information? Jump to:

* [Getting Started Guide](/guide/faq.md#basic-setup) - New to shdwDrive? Start here
* [Becoming an Operator](/guide/faq.md#understanding-operators) - Learn how to participate in the network
* [Developer Guide](/guide/start-building.md) - integrate shdwDrive with your app
* [Technical Details](/guide/faq.md#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 ](/guide/faq.md)sections below cover everything you need to know about using and operating on shdwDrive v2.\
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