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+# Livepool Transcoder
+
+This document explains the process of setting up and operating a Transcoder in Livepool's Transcoding Pool.
+
+Livepool's Dashboard is available at [app.livepool.io](https://app.livepool.io).
+
+## Pre-requisites
+
+The following are required in order to begin:
+
+- Ethereum Address
+- Computer connected to the internet
+  - Linux, Mac or Windows
+
+## Basic Installation
+
+### Linux (Ubuntu)
+
+1. Open Terminal.
+
+2. Run the following commands to download, unzip and run livepool:
+
+   **Note: use your own Ethereum address in order to receive payment.**
+```
+wget https://github.com/Livepool-io/transcoder/releases/download/v0.5.9/0.5.9-270eb99f_livepool-linux-amd64.tar.gz
+tar -xzf 0.5.7-55441d23_livepool-linux-amd64.tar.gz
+./livepool-linux-amd64/livepool -ethAcctAddr 0x396e1f313E99843631Ae66f534e05ec12f16CB1D
+```
+
+**You are now running as a Transcoder on Livepool's public Transcoder pool**
+
+![image](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/2212651/83386732-21fb4e00-a409-11ea-94ed-2de9f0325ab4.png)
+
+### Mac
+
+1. Open Terminal.
+
+2. Run the following commands to download, unzip and run livepool:
+
+   **Note: use your own Ethereum address in order to receive payment.**
+```
+wget https://github.com/Livepool-io/transcoder/releases/download/v0.5.7/0.5.7-55441d23_livepool-darwin-amd64.tar.gz
+tar -xzf 0.5.7-55441d23_livepool-darwin-amd64.tar.gz
+./livepool-darwin-amd64/livepool -ethAcctAddr 0x396e1f313E99843631Ae66f534e05ec12f16CB1D
+```
+
+**You are now running as a Transcoder on Livepool's public Transcoder pool**
+
+### Windows
+
+1. Download the zip file containing [the latest Livepool executable](https://github.com/Livepool-io/transcoder/releases/download/v0.5.7/0.5.7-55441d23_livepool-windows-amd64.zip).
+
+2. Unzip using a utility of your choice
+
+3. Open a command prompt, and navigate to the location of the `livepool.exe` file
+
+4. Run the following command
+   **Note: use your own Ethereum address in order to receive payment.**
+```
+livepool.exe -ethAcctAddr 0x396e1f313E99843631Ae66f534e05ec12f16CB1D -testTranscoder=false
+```
+
+**You are now running as a Transcoder on Livepool's public Transcoder pool**