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Prerequisites

SideStore's installation process can seem tricky, but with the one-time use of a computer, and some time, you'll have SideStore on your device!

Requirements​

To install SideStore, you will need:

  • An iOS or iPadOS device running iOS or iPadOS 14 or higher.
  • A Windows, macOS, or Linux computer (Linux support is experimental).
  • An Apple ID.
  • The WireGuard iOS/iPadOS app.
  • Some time (This is a quick process, but you should leave time for troubleshooting).

Users of iOS/iPadOS 16 or higher must have Developer Mode enabled. Do this by:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to the 'Privacy and Security' section.
  3. Turn on 'Developer Mode' at the bottom.

Note: You will only see the 'Developer Mode' option after you have successfully installed SideStore.

StosVPN​

SideStore utilizes an on-device VPN which allows SideStore to communicate with internal services.

  1. Download the StosVPN app from the Official App Store.
  2. Enable the VPN.

This VPN is required to be on any time you use SideStore, as most functions will not work without it.

Next Steps​

Now, go to the next page to generate your pairing file!