# GPT4All Desktop

The GPT4All Desktop Application allows you to download and run large language models (LLMs) locally & privately on your device.

With GPT4All, you can chat with models, turn your local files into information sources for models [(LocalDocs)](localdocs.md), or browse models available online to download onto your device.

## Quickstart

!!! note "Quickstart"

    1. Install GPT4All for your operating system and open the application.

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            [Download for Windows](https://gpt4all.io/installers/gpt4all-installer-win64.exe) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
            [Download for Mac](https://gpt4all.io/installers/gpt4all-installer-darwin.dmg) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
            [Download for Linux](https://gpt4all.io/installers/gpt4all-installer-linux.run)
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    2. Hit `Start Chatting`. ![GPT4All home page](../assets/gpt4all_home.png)

    3. Click `+ Add Model`.

    4. Download a model. We recommend starting with Llama 3, but you can [browse more models](models.md). ![Download a model](../assets/download_llama.png)

    5. Once downloaded, go to Chats (below Home and above Models in the menu on the left).  

    6. Click "Load Default Model" (will be Llama 3 or whichever model you downloaded). 

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            <img src="../assets/before_first_chat.png" alt="Before first chat" style="width:100%">
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            <img src="../assets/new_first_chat.png" alt="New first chat" style="width:100%">
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    7. Try the [example chats](chats.md) or your own prompts!