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# Setting up renterd

{% hint style="info" %}
**`renterd` is no longer the preferred way to store data on Sia.** For most users, [Sia Storage](https://sia.storage) (50 GB free, nothing to run) or a self-hosted [`indexd`](/store-your-data/setting-up-indexd.md) is a better starting point. `renterd` still works, and these guides remain for existing users.
{% endhint %}

`renterd` is the original all-in-one renter daemon, bundling a wallet, contract management, and an upload/download UI into one program. These guides walk you through installing and configuring it.

Choose an install method:

* [macOS](/store-your-data/setting-up-renterd/macos.md) — installed with Homebrew.
* [Linux](/store-your-data/setting-up-renterd/linux.md) — apt package (Debian or Ubuntu) or a manual binary.
* [Docker](/store-your-data/setting-up-renterd/docker.md)
* [Windows](/store-your-data/setting-up-renterd/windows.md) — desktop app.


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