# Getting Started with Octane for Blender

This guide walks you through setting up OctaneRender in Blender - from downloading the correct files to rendering your first scene.

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#### Step 1: Download the Required Files

Visit OTOY's [Downloads Page](https://render.otoy.com/account/downloads.php?) and download the following:

* Octane Server
* Octane for Blender build (make sure the version matches your current Blender version)<br>

⚠️ The Blender build must be version-matched for Octane to function correctly.

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#### Step 2: Launch the Octane Server

Once both files are installed:

* Launch the Octane Server.\
  This app must be running in the background in order for Octane to work inside Blender.

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#### Step 3: Enable the Octane Add-on in Blender

Inside Blender:

1. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
2. Search for “Octane”
3. Enable the checkbox next to the Octane plugin
4. Restart Blender if prompted

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#### Step 4: Set Octane as Your Render Engine

* In the Render Properties tab, switch the render engine to Octane
* You should now see Octane’s render settings and node editor available

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#### Step 5: Start Building

To begin creating with Octane in Blender:

* Add Octane lights or an HDR environment
* Begin using Octane shaders and materials within the node graph

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#### ✅ You’re Ready!

Octane is now fully integrated with Blender.

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