> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://rejuvenate.gitbook.io/witcher-prescence/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://rejuvenate.gitbook.io/witcher-prescence/guides/installing-witcher-presence.md).

# Installing Witcher Presence

There are a few steps needed to install and setup Witcher Presence.

### Installing Witcher Presence

1. Head to the [mod page](https://www.nexusmods.com/witcher3/mods/12337), find the `Witcher Presence` file
2. Press the `Manual download` button and download the mod
3. Unpack archive contents into your game directory

### Configure launch parameters

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you want to continue getting achievements/playtime via Steam/GOG/Epic Games while playing Witcher Presence, follow option 1
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Witcher Presence needs the game to run with the `-net -debugscripts` parameters.\
You have two options to enable these: 

1. Configure startup parameters through launcher (Steam/GOG/Epic Games) (recommended)
2. Create custom `witcher3.exe` shortcut

#### Option 1 - Launcher (Steam) (recommended)

If you want to launch via Steam:

1. Open your steam library
2. Right click The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and click properties
3. On the **General** tab you'll find **Launch Options** section
4. Enter `-net -debugscripts` into the launch options
5. Close the game's **Properties** window

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Refer to [GOG](https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013424697-How-to-set-Launch-parameters-for-game?product=gog) and [Epic Games](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbmXNN1OV9M) instructions for how to configure launch parameters with alternative launchers
{% endhint %}

#### Option 2 - Custom Shortcut

This method allows you to run the game without a launcher.

1. Navigate to your Witcher 3 install directory\
   Example: `C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\Games\The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt GOTY`
2. If you play on **DirectX 11**, navigate to `bin\x64`\
   If you play on **DirectX 12**, navigate to `bin\x64_dx12`
3. Right click `witcher3.exe` and create shortcut
4. Right click the new Witcher 3 shortcut and click properties
5. Under `Target:` add `-net -debugscripts` to the end of the text

<figure><img src="https://i.ibb.co/mC8VC1CK/imageex.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example <code>-net -debugscripts</code> added to target field</p></figcaption></figure>

Apply and press OK.&#x20;

Launch the game with this shortcut from now on.

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You have completed the client installation for Witcher Presence!