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title: Step 1. Download the samples
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# Step 1. Download the samples

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* [Prepare](00_before-you-begin.html)

* **Download**

* [Configure](02_configuring-sample-for-davinci.html)

* [Run](03_running-sample-pingone.html)

To download or clone a copy of the SDK Sample Apps repo, complete these steps:

1. In a web browser, navigate to <https://github.com/ForgeRock/sdk-sample-apps>.

2. Download the source code using one of the following methods:

   * Download a ZIP file

     1. Click Code, and then click Download ZIP.

        ![download samples zip](../../../_images/download-samples-zip.png)Figure 1. Downloading a zip file of the sample apps repo.

     2. Extract the contents of the downloaded ZIP file to a suitable location.

   * Use a Git-compatible tool to clone the repo locally

     1. Click Code, and then copy the HTTPS URL.

        ![download samples git clone](../../../_images/download-samples-git-clone.png)Figure 2. Downloading the sample apps repo using Git clone.

     2. Use the URL to clone the repository to a suitable location.

        For example, from the command-line you could run:

        ```shell
        git clone https://github.com/ForgeRock/sdk-sample-apps.git
        ```

After completing these steps, you will have a local folder named `sdk-sample-apps`. Inside, you'll find separate folders for the Android, iOS, and JavaScript sample app projects.