# Eden Quick Start

Use this guide to get starting using the Eden emulator on Steam Deck.

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### Pre-Requisites

- Firmware dumped from your console
- Keys extracted from your console
- Games dumped from your console
- Internet Connection

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## Steps

1. Access Steam Desktop Mode.
2. Download either the *Stable* or *Nightly* Eden AppImage onto your Steam Deck and save it somewhere accessible.
    
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    ***TIP***:  If you have questions about the requirements, architectures, or general information surrounding what release you need - see the [*Basics Guide*](./Basics.md) and [*Architectures Guide*](./Architectures.md).
        
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3. Double-Click the Eden executable to launch the program.
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    ***NOTE***: The first time you run the AppImage you will get a notification asking you to confirm you want to launch the program.  Hit **Continue**.

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4. If you have had a different Switch emulator installed, it will detect and ask if you want to import those settings.  Make your selection to close the screen.
5. Eden will now launch and notify you about missing Encryption keys. Close the dialog box by hitting **OK**.
6. Navigate to **Tools → Install Decryption Keys**, navigate to the folder containing your ***prod.keys*** file and select the file and hit **Open**.
7. Navigate to **Tools → Install Firmware →** *Select **From Folder*** or ***From ZIP*** - depending on how your firmware is stored, navigate to where it is stored and select it.
8. Double-Click the main window to add the folder containing your games.
9. Go to *Emulation > Configure > Input* and set up your controller. Click **OK** to close the dialog window.
10. Double-Click a game to run it.