# Installation Methods

Telerik UI for .NET MAUI offers several installation methods, and the choice depends on your personal preferences and development environment.

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        description="Start a free trial using the MAUI installer. Includes free technical support for the duration of your trial.">
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        description="The most common installation approach. Simplifies dependency management and allows for easy updates via the online NuGet and Telerik NuGet feeds or a local repository with local packages.">
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        subTitle="MSI & PKG"
        description="MSI and PKG installers for Windows and Mac that simplify setup and include complete examples and Visual Studio extensions.">
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        title="Control Panel"
        subTitle="Windows"
        description="A standalone Windows application for installing and upgrading multiple Telerik products through a single tool.">
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        subTitle="Manual Setup"
        description="Reference the Telerik UI for .NET MAUI assemblies manually in your solution. Not recommended due to complexity but available as an alternative.">
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## See Also

* [Productivity Extensions for Visual Studio](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/installation/vs-integration/overview)
* [Productivity Extensions for Visual Studio Code](https://www.telerik.com/maui-ui/documentation/installation/vs-code-integration/overview)