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🔧 Create Bootable Media

The installation process is intentionally kept simple. Follow these steps to prepare a bootable USB drive:


1. 🖴 Prepare the USB Stick

Format a USB stick as FAT32 and set the label/name to MOS.

Minimum recommended size: 8 GB (16 GB recommended to be on the safe side).


2. ⬇️ Download the Installation Files

Download the latest version of the system (.zip archive) from the Releases page — Assets section.


3. 📦 Extract the Files

Extract the downloaded archive directly onto the USB stick.

No additional imaging tools or software are required.


4. 🔌 Boot from the USB Stick

Insert the USB stick into the target machine, select it in the boot menu, and the installation process can begin immediately.


5. ✅ Complete the Setup

A network connection will be needed to access the WebUI to set initial account passwords.

Access the WebUI via:

http://MOS-IP/

💡 Note: While a USB stick is recommended, you can also use an external hard drive or card reader as long as it is formatted as FAT32.