# Setting up FsACARS

To set up FsACARS, follow these steps:

1. Download the Canada Air Virtual version of FsACARS from [https://www.canadaairvirtual.ca/fsacars/fsacars\_4.2.0.zip](https://www.canadaairvirtual.ca/fsacars/fsacars_4.2.0.zip)
2. Extract the contents of the zip file to a location on your PC, such as your Documents folder
3. Launch **fsacars.exe**
4. Go to the **Settings** tab and enter your Canada Air Virtual pilot ID and password  
    [![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2025-12/scaled-1680-/image.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2025-12/image.png)
5. Click the **Verify** button. You should see a successful result.  
    [![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2025-12/scaled-1680-/Ua3image.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2025-12/Ua3image.png)