# 1. Deploy your Launcher

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*If you are deploying the Launcher for MacOS go here:* [*Deploy for MacOS*](https://gamelauncher.gitbook.io/documentation/launcher-integrations/flat-window-template/deploy-for-macos)
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This tutorial assumes you correctly installed the Game Launcher in your server.

If you haven't done so, go here: [**Installation**](https://gamelauncher.gitbook.io/documentation/game-launcher/installation)
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**This tutorial requires**

* Open *<mark style="color:purple;">**GameLauncher.sln**</mark>* in Visual Studio
* Open the [**Patch Manager**](https://gamelauncher.gitbook.io/documentation/game-launcher/patch-manager-app) **App**
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### Building the Launcher

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Make sure ***GameLauncher*** is selected in Solution Explorer before continue

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1. In Visual Studio Navigation Menu, go to **Build -> Publish**

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The first time you have to create a **Publish Profile**\
Please select **Folder** -> **Finish**\
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2\. In the opened window, press **Publish**

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3\. After the build compiled, press in **Target location** -> ***bin\Release\Publish*** to open the folder

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Now you have your **Launcher file**!

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You only need the ***GameLauncher.exe*** file. The .**pdb** file is **not** required.
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**Use this to create your launcher version!**

Next step:

[**2. Create Launcher version**](https://gamelauncher.gitbook.io/documentation/creating-launcher-version/2.-move-your-launcher)