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DOCS-3867: Add OS details to micro setup instructions (#4214)
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docs/operate/get-started/setup-micro.md

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## Quickstart
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Viam provides installers to flash an ESP32 from macOS or Linux running on the x86_64 or ARM64 (AArch64) processor architectures.
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To get started quickly with the pre-built `viam-micro-server` binary, follow these steps:
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1. Create a [Viam app](https://app.viam.com) account.
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1. Add a new _{{< glossary_tooltip term_id="machine" text="machine" >}}_ using the button in the top right corner of the **LOCATIONS** tab in the app.
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A machine represents your device.
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1. From your machine's page in the Viam app, follow the setup instructions to install `viam-micro-server` on your device and connect it to the cloud.
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1. From your machine's page in the Viam app, click **View setup instructions** and follow the steps for your operating system.
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The app provides commands to install `viam-micro-server` and connect it to the cloud with your machine's unique credentials.
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A secure connection is automatically established between your machine and the Viam app.
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1. A secure connection is automatically established between your machine and the Viam app.
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When you update your machine's configuration, `viam-micro-server` automatically gets the updates.
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You are ready to [configure](/operate/get-started/supported-hardware/) any of the components listed above on your machine.

docs/operate/get-started/setup.md

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1. Add a new [_{{< glossary_tooltip term_id="machine" text="machine" >}}_](/operate/get-started/basics/#what-is-a-machine) using the button in the top right corner of the **LOCATIONS** tab in the app.
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A machine represents your device.
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1. From your machine's page in the Viam app, follow the setup instructions to install `viam-server` on your device and connect it to the cloud.
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1. From your machine's page in the Viam app, click **View setup instructions** and follow the steps for your operating system.
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The app provides commands to install `viam-server` and connect it to the cloud with your machine's unique credentials.
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1. A secure connection is automatically established between your machine and the Viam app.
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When you update your machine's configuration, `viam-server` automatically gets the updates.

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