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# Setting up mBlock

## What will we do

In this lesson we will show you how to setup and use the the web based mBlock IDE.

To understand more about mBlock, please visit this [link](https://www.mblock.cc/doc/en/quick-start/quick-start.html)

## Launching mBlock

Go to <https://ide.mblock.cc/> on a **chrome** browser.

Under the devices section, click **Add** and select **Arduino Uno** from the selection list

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## Install the WebLink

Install the **WebLink** and following the details in this link <https://www.mblock.cc/doc/en/part-one-basics/mlink-quick-start-guide.html>

Once installed, test that you can connect to your device.

## Connect your Arduino Uno

Connect you Arduino to your PC using the USB Cable

Click in the **Connect** button

![Click on Connect](https://1854716099-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LskXJjPT2bXMIodrtZq%2F-M8u2n0RTB0Hwt41tfbr%2F-M8u92QkE7ucq6A-1lMw%2Fmblock3.png?alt=media\&token=5042732d-eead-4bc9-b0b8-28c439d6dac5)

Select on the check box and select your device

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## Troubleshooting