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This quickstart guide shows you how to install and setup the BARS Pilot Client in minutes. After completing this guide, you will have successfully installed the client, and are ready to see the BARS Pilot Client in action.
Prerequisites:Before you begin, you must have the following:
  1. BARS Account
  2. BARS Installer
  3. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 or 2024
1

Install the client with BARS Installer

Launch the BARS Installer, choose and install the Pilot Client.
2

Open the Pilot Client

After installation, click Open in the installer to launch the Pilot Client for the first time.
3

Enter your API token

Open the Pilot Client and paste your API token from the account page and click Save.
BARS Pilot Client configuration window
Keep this token secret, never share it with anyone. It is used to authenticate API requests.

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Next Steps

You’ve successfully installed the BARS Pilot Client! Now it’s time to configure the client.

Configuration

Configure your scenery packages, and customize your client preferences.