# Pre-requisites

Before installing Lotus on your computer, you will need to meet the following prerequisites:

* **Operating system**: Lotus is compatible with Windows, macOS, and various Linux distributions. Ensure that your operating system is compatible with the version of Lotus you intend to install.
* **CPU architecture**: Lotus is compatible with 64-bit CPU architectures. Ensure that your computer has a 64-bit CPU.
* **Memory**: Lotus requires at least 8GB of RAM to run efficiently.
* **Storage**: Lotus requires several GB of free disk space for the blockchain data, as well as additional space for the Lotus binaries and other files.
* **Internet connection**: Lotus requires a stable and high-speed internet connection to synchronize with the Filecoin network and communicate with other nodes.
* **Firewall and port forwarding**: Ensure that your firewall settings and port forwarding rules allow incoming and outgoing traffic on the ports used by Lotus.
* **Command-line interface**: Lotus is primarily operated through the command line interface. Ensure that you have a basic understanding of command-line usage and are comfortable working in a terminal environment.

## Lotus documentation

To get more information, check out the official [Lotus documentation](https://lotus.filecoin.io/lotus/install/prerequisites/).

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