# Getting Started

CloudStream is an Android application for streaming and downloading movies, TV series, anime, Asian content and livestreams. The app provides all this content ad-free, without any sign-up or subscription requirements.

# Standard Setup

Step 1 Install the CloudStream base app: Stable or Pre-release .

Step 2 Install the repositories .

Step 3 Go to Cloudstream → Settings → Extensions → Your installed Repository , and install your desired extensions.

Step 4 Go back to Home and click the None button at the bottom right. Then select the category of the extension you have installed and select the extension.

# Manual Setup

You can install repositories using short codes too.

Step 1 Copy the shortcodes from the repositories

Step 2 Paste the code in Cloudstream → Settings → Extensions → Add Repository → Repository URL and click Add Repository

If you aren't able to add repositories using these methods,

use a VPN on your device, because your ISP is blocking GitHub raw URLs. You can try these VPNs for the process.