# S32 Design Studio installation

To install the S32 Design Studio IDE, an account on the NXP site must be created. Please create an account at [this link](https://www.nxp.com/).

After the account has been created or if you already have an account on the NXP site, go to the Design Studio page found at this [link](https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/software/automotive-software-and-tools/s32-design-studio-ide:S32-DESIGN-STUDIO-IDE).

<figure><img src="https://2412084329-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L9GLtaxrQtBdBRsFIJB%2Fuploads%2F7dCJhP2ag0eISXluuptD%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=5540fbdf-5b13-415f-b424-4dbf13f251d7" alt=""><figcaption><p>Note: Make sure you install <strong>S32DS for Platform</strong>, not other tool versions</p></figcaption></figure>

1\.      Click *S32DS for S32 Platform* link

2\. Click on the orange button *Downloads* on the new page

3\. In the search bar type ***S32 Design Studio 3.5 – Windows/Linux***

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4. Click Download
5. Click on **S32 Design Studio for S32 Platform v3.5** (last entry)

<figure><img src="https://2412084329-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-L9GLtaxrQtBdBRsFIJB%2Fuploads%2FdG0mH3yZS29hVkLOWmgz%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9e64ea54-33b2-498b-9439-e438227c7750" alt=""><figcaption><p>Note: The updates are not necessary</p></figcaption></figure>

6\.     Download the ***Windows Installer S32 Design Studio  v3.5***  ***Windows*****&#x20;installer** and ***S32 Design Studio  v3.5 Installation Guide***

7\.     Follow the steps of the ***S32 Design Studio  v3.5 Installation Guide*** for installing the tool