> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.umbraco.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cms/get-started/installation/visual-studio.md).

# Install Using Visual Studio

A guide to install Umbraco CMS using Visual Studio.

## Prerequisites

* Check the [Requirements](https://github.com/umbraco/UmbracoDocs/tree/main/18/umbraco-cms/get-started/requirements.md) article to ensure you have everything you need to start your Umbraco project.

## Install the template

1. Install the latest [.NET SDK](https://dotnet.microsoft.com/download).
2. Run `dotnet new install Umbraco.Templates` to install the project templates.

### Create the Visual Studio project

1. Go to **File > New > Project/Solution**.
2. Search for `Umbraco` in the *Search for templates* field.
3. Select **Umbraco Project (Umbraco HQ)**.
4. Click **Next**.
5. Enter a **Project name**.

{% hint style="info" %}
Refrain from changing the Solution name, as this will cause a namespace conflict with the CMS itself.
{% endhint %}

5. Select **.Net 10.0 Long-Term Support (LTS)** from the **Framework** dropdown. The rest of the fields are optional.
6. Click **Create**.

The Umbraco Project is ready for you.

### Running the site

You can now run the site through Visual Studio using **F5** or the **Debug** button.

Follow the installation wizard and after a few steps, you will get a message saying the installation was a success.

## Next steps

You are now ready to start building your Umbraco project. Have a look below for different resources on the next steps.

* [Getting Started with Umbraco](https://github.com/umbraco/UmbracoDocs/tree/main/18/develop-with-umbraco/tutorials/creating-a-basic-website/getting-started.md)
* [Tutorial: Create a website from scratch](https://github.com/umbraco/UmbracoDocs/tree/main/18/develop-with-umbraco/tutorials/creating-a-basic-website/README.md)
* [Find different options for hosting your Umbraco website](https://github.com/umbraco/UmbracoDocs/tree/main/18/run-in-production/infrastructure-and-ops/server-setup/README.md)
* [Learn about configuration in Umbraco CMS](https://github.com/umbraco/UmbracoDocs/tree/main/18/develop-with-umbraco/configuration/README.md)


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