Browser Installer
Download, verify, and flash PAI to a USB drive — entirely from your browser.
Detect & Prep
Checking your system before we begin.
Download & Verify
Downloading pai-amd64.iso and verifying its SHA256 checksum in your browser.
Choose Method
How would you like to write PAI to your USB drive?
Flash
Run this command in your terminal to flash the verified ISO to a USB drive:
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In-browser USB writing is non-standard and may fail depending on your OS and browser. If it doesn't work, use the Quick method above.
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Follow the full installation guide for detailed step-by-step instructions:
View full install instructions →You're Ready to Boot!
PAI has been written to your USB drive. Follow these steps to start using it.
- Safely eject the USB drive
Use your OS's "Eject" option before unplugging to ensure all data is written.
- Plug the USB into your target machine
This can be the same computer or a different one.
- Enter the boot menu
Restart and press the boot-menu key during POST. Common keys:
F12 Dell, LenovoF9 HPF2 ASUS, AcerOption MacEsc Some laptops - Select the USB drive
Choose the entry labelled "USB" or your drive's brand name.
- Disable Secure Boot (if needed)
If the USB doesn't appear or fails to boot, enter BIOS/UEFI settings and disable Secure Boot. PAI uses a signed shim, but some machines need it off.