> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mikopbx.com/mikopbx/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mikopbx.com/mikopbx/english/setup/bare-metal.md).

# Standalone Computer

In this article you will find instructions on how to install MikoPBX on a separate computer.

MikoPBX supports installation on a standalone computer. There are two installation methods:

* **Live USB** — writing the image to a flash drive and then installing it onto another disk.
* **Bootable USB** — installing the system directly onto the USB drive itself, allowing you to boot and run the system from it.

This section provides image writing instructions for all supported operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux).

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