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										 |  |  | # ChecksFinder Randomizer Setup Guide
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							|  |  |  | ## Required Software
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							|  |  |  | - ChecksFinder from | 
					
						
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										 |  |  |   the [Github releases Page for the game](https://github.com/jonloveslegos/ChecksFinder/releases) (latest version), or  | 
					
						
							|  |  |  |   from the [itch.io Page for the game](https://suncat0.itch.io/checksfinder) (including web version) | 
					
						
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							|  |  |  | ## Configuring your YAML file
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							|  |  |  | ### What is a YAML file and why do I need one?
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							|  |  |  | See the guide on setting up a basic YAML at the Archipelago setup | 
					
						
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										 |  |  | guide: [Basic Multiworld Setup Guide](/tutorial/Archipelago/setup/en) | 
					
						
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							|  |  |  | ### Where do I get a YAML file?
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										 |  |  | You can customize your options by visiting the [ChecksFinder Player Options Page](/games/ChecksFinder/player-options) | 
					
						
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										 |  |  | ## Joining a MultiWorld Game
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										 |  |  | 1. Start ChecksFinder and press `Play Online` | 
					
						
							|  |  |  | 2. Switch to the console window/tab | 
					
						
							|  |  |  | 3. Enter the following information: | 
					
						
							|  |  |  |     - Server url | 
					
						
							|  |  |  |     - Server port | 
					
						
							|  |  |  |     - The name of the slot you wish to connect to | 
					
						
							|  |  |  |     - The room password (optional) | 
					
						
							|  |  |  | 4. Press `Connect` to connect | 
					
						
							|  |  |  | 5. Switch to the game window/tab | 
					
						
							|  |  |  | 6. Start playing! |