# Invitation instructions

Have an invitation to connect to an Outline server? Follow these instructions to access to the open internet from your device. No personal information will be collected.

## 1. Copy your access key
![Copy access key](resources/invitation_instructions_001.png "Copy your access key")
`ss://xxx` located at the bottom of your invitation email or message. The Outline app will instantly add this server from your clipboard.

## 2. Install Outline
![Install Outline](resources/invitation_instructions_002.png "Install Outline")

|Download|  |
| ------------- | ------------- |
| [Android ›](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.outline.android.client) | If Google Play is not accessible, [get it here](https://s3.amazonaws.com/outline-releases/client/android/stable/Outline-Client.apk). |
| [iOS ›](https://apps.apple.com/app/outline-app/id1356177741) | Get Outline on the App Store |
| [Windows ›](https://s3.amazonaws.com/outline-releases/client/windows/stable/Outline-Client.exe) | Download Outline.exe and double click to launch. |
| [macOS ›](https://apps.apple.com/app/outline-app/id1356178125) | Get Outline on the Mac App Store |
| [Linux ›](https://support.getoutline.org/client/getting-started/install-linux/) | Follow the instructions to install the Outline client on Linux. |

## 3. Add server and connect
![Add server and connect](resources/invitation_instructions_003.png "Add server and connect")
Open the app and confirm your new server. Tap or click to connect.
**Having trouble?** Try copying your access key again to add your server.
