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.. _install_micropython_on_esp32:

1.3 Install MicroPython on the ESP32(Important)
==================================================

.. #. Download the |link_esp32_micropython_download| from the MicroPython official website and then download the latest version of the firmware.

..     .. image:: img/dowload_micropython_uf2.png

#. Connect the ESP32 board to your computer using a USB cable. 

   .. image:: ../../img/plugin_esp32.png
        :width: 600
        :align: center

#. Click on the bottom right corner of Thonny IDE, select **"MicroPython(ESP32).xxxCOMXX"** from the pop-up menu, and then select **"Configure interpreter"**.

   .. note::

      If you don't see any options other than "Local Python 3", your ESP32 board may not have been recognized by your computer.  
      In that case, you may need to :ref:`install_driver`.

   .. image:: img/install_micropython1.png

#. Click **"Install or Update MicroPython"** in the new pop-up window.

   .. image:: img/install_micropython2.png

#. Select the correct port, MicroPython family, variant, and board, then click **"Install"**.

   * :ref:`download_mode`
   
   .. image:: img/install_micropython3.png

#. After a successful installation, return to the Thonny homepage, you will see MicroPython version and ESP32-related prompts, instead of red error prompts.

   .. image:: img/install_micropython5.png