How to Install League of Legends

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This wikiHow teaches you how to download and install League of Legends on your Windows or Mac computer.

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    Go to https://play.na.leagueoflegends.com/en_US in your computer's web browser.
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    It's in the middle of the page.
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    Type your preferred email address into the text field in the middle of the page.
    • This is the email address you'll use to log into League of Legends and access information about your account, so make sure the email address is valid.
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    It's below the text field into which you entered your email address.
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    Click the MONTH drop-down box and select your month of birth, then do the same with the DAY and YEAR boxes.
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    You'll find this near the bottom of the page.
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    In the "USERNAME" text box, type in the username that you want to use for your League of Legends character.
    • If your username has already been taken, the web page will prompt you to choose a different username before you can continue.
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    Type your preferred password into the "PASSWORD" text box, then re-type the password into the "CONFIRM PASSWORD" text box below.
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    This box is below the "CONFIRM PASSWORD" text box. Doing so indicates that you agree to the League of Legends terms of use.
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    It's at the bottom of the page.
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    This blue button is in the middle of the page, and will have your computer's operating system listed in it (e.g., WINDOWS or MAC ). The League of Legends file will begin to download, though you may need to select a save location or confirm the download depending on your browser settings.
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    Double-click the downloaded setup file to do so.
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    Once the installer opens, you'll have to click Next on a few different pages and then wait for League of Legends to install. Once it finishes installing, you're free to begin playing it by clicking or double-clicking the League of Legends app icon.
    • On a Mac, you'll need to click and drag the League of Legends app icon onto the "Applications" folder shortcut before you can follow any instructions.
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    As long as you are downloading/installing it from a trusted source, the package is safe.
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    Yes. It's easy, though -- just go the the official website, provide your details, handset up your own LOL account.
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    Does it need Garena?
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    No, but it's a good idea to use Garena! It can increase your ping and stretch you across the globe to play with more players than just the local servers alone.
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