A complete step by step guide to get up and running with your Raspberry Pi 4 Model B in no time.
Insert micro SD card
![Insert SD card into Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.okdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Insert-sd-card.jpg?w=638&resize=638%2C352)
- Insert the micro SD card into the slot of the Raspberry Pi
Connect mouse & keyboard
![connect mouse and keyboard to Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.okdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/connect-mouse-and-keyboard.jpg?w=846&resize=846%2C292)
- Connect the mouse and keyboard to any 2 of the Pi’s USB ports.
Connect screen
![connect screen to Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.okdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/connect-screen.jpg?w=617&resize=617%2C489)
- Make sure your monitor or TV is switched ON and that you have selected the correct input eg. HDMI 1, DVI, etc…
- Connect the screen to the HDMI port labelled HDMI0 using a micro-HDMI cable.
Connect network cable (optional)
![connect network cable to Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.okdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/connect-network-cable.jpg?w=658&resize=658%2C408)
- If you intend to plug your Raspberry Pi to a router, plug in an ethernet cable from your router to the ethernet port. You can skip this step if you intend to connect through WiFi.
Connect power
![connect power to Raspberry Pi 4](https://www.okdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/connect-power.jpg?w=617&resize=617%2C511)
- Connect the power cable to the port labelled Power. This will turn on and boot up your Raspberry Pi.
Follow on-screen instructions
![Raspberry Pi 4 desktop](https://www.okdo.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Raspberry-Pi-desktop.jpg?w=909&resize=909%2C511)
- Your Raspberry Pi will boot and display the desktop.
- The first time you start up your Raspberry Pi, the Welcome to Raspberry Pi application will pop-up, guiding you through the initial setup.
You’re all set to start using your Raspberry Pi!