# Installation - macOS

### **Install Using the Installer**

1. **Download**:  [Visit the Youlean website](https://youlean.co/download-youlean-loudness-meter/) and download the macOS installer.
2. **Open and mount**: Open the downloaded .dmg file and open it.
3. **Run Installer**: Double-click on the installer to run it.
4. **Follow Instructions**: Agree to the terms and continue.
5. **Completion**: Complete the installation and then open a standalone application or your DAW to use the plugin.
6. **Done!**

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### Manual Install Method

1. **Download**: [Visit the Youlean website](https://youlean.co/download-youlean-loudness-meter/) and download the Windows installer.
2. **Unzip and Mount**: Extract the downloaded .dmg file, mount it, and open the "Manual Install" folder.
3. **Drag Copy**: Drag files to the specific folders. 
4. **Reboot or Log Off**
5. **Done!**

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you are upgrading, delete the old files first to prevent the installation issues.
{% endhint %}

**Default locations are as follows:**

<table><thead><tr><th width="161">Format</th><th>Path</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>APP</td><td>/Applications/</td></tr><tr><td>CMD</td><td>/usr/local/bin/</td></tr><tr><td>VST2</td><td>/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/</td></tr><tr><td>VST3</td><td>/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/</td></tr><tr><td>AU</td><td>/Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/</td></tr><tr><td>AAX</td><td>/Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/</td></tr></tbody></table>

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* The command line tool is named “ylm2”
* If you need an older version, please [contact us.](https://youlean.co/contact/)
* If the installation does not succeed, try using the installer.
  {% endhint %}


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