# Settlers United Installation

## Installation

1. Go to the *Settlers United* website: [**https://settlers-united.com**](https://settlers-united.com).

2. **Download** *Settlers United* by clicking on the button.

3. Execute the **installation** as soon as the download is completed.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>You may have to allow the installation to run:</p><ul><li>"<em>More info</em>" and then "<em>Run anyway</em>"</li></ul></div>

4. Click on the button "**Log in via Discord**".

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p><strong>Don't have a Discord account yet?</strong></p><p>All you need for a new Discord account is an e-mail:</p><ol><li>Click on "<em>Log in via Discord</em>".</li><li>Click on "<em>Register</em>".</li><li>Follow the instructions and log in with your new Discord account.</li></ol></div>

5. **Install Settlers 3** or **Settlers 4** if you have not already done so.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>Supported games are:</p><ul><li><em>Settlers 3 Gold Edition</em>, <em>Settlers 3 Ultimative Edition</em> (<em>GoG</em>) and <em>Settlers 3 History Edition</em> (it doesn't matter which version you use)</li><li><em>Settlers 4 History Edition</em></li></ul></div>

6. Done. Need help **changing settings**, **joining games** or **creating new games**? Then have a look at the next paragraph "*Getting Started*".

## Getting Started

1. In the lobby you can see **open** and **running** Settlers 3 and Settlers 4 games.&#x20;

2. You can **join** an open game by clicking on it.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p><em>Settlers 3</em> and <em>Settlers 4</em> must be <strong>closed</strong> in order to join a game.</p></div>

3. You can create your own game by clicking on the "**New game**" button in the top right-hand corner.

4. You can change the settings by clicking on the **gear symbol**.

   <div data-gb-custom-block data-tag="hint" data-style="info" class="hint hint-info"><p>The settings can only be made when <strong>Settlers is closed</strong>.</p></div>

5. If you want to exchange information with other players, you can do this via the text and voice channels in **Discord**, which you can see on the left.