# Setting up mBlock

## What will we do <a href="#what-will-we-do" id="what-will-we-do"></a>

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 <a href="#launching-mblock" id="launching-mblock"></a>

Go to [https://ide.mblock.cc/](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 <a href="#install-the-weblink" id="install-the-weblink"></a>

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 <a href="#connect-your-arduino-uno" id="connect-your-arduino-uno"></a>

Connect you Arduino to your PC using the USB Cable

Click in the **Connect** buttonClick on Connect

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Select on the check box and select your device

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## Troubleshooting <a href="#troubleshooting" id="troubleshooting"></a>


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