# Ollama

To install Ollama,  on the ,  and follow the instructions.

Step 1 : visit [Ollama website](https://ollama.ai/)&#x20;

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Step 2:  Go to the [Download tab](https://ollama.ai/download) to install Ollama on your local machine, choose OS

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Step 3: Double click on downloaded binary \


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Step 4: verify installed version using "ollama -v" command \
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Step 5: Starting Ollama using "ollama serve"&#x20;

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Step 6: Pulling llama3 model

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Step 7: To list installed model

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