# Setup verus-cli
# Download verus-cli for Windows, macOS and Linux (opens new window)
The CLI (command-line-interface) wallet is an alternative to Verus Desktop, and is used through the terminal.
In the packaged file you find verusd, verus, fetch-bootstrap, fetch-params and accompanying text files to verify (opens new window) signatures.
Run verusd to start the blockchain. The d stands for daemon. A daemon is a program that runs as a background process.
Run verus to interact with the blockchain.
New System
Run fetch-params before using verusd when you are running a new system. It downloads the zcash parameters needed to get started.
Bootstrap Blockchain
Downloading the blockchain can take up a long time, to speed it up you can bootstrap the blockchain. Run fetch-bootstrap.
Extract the packaged file on your computer, preferably where you can find it back easily.
# Use Commands
In your terminal, go into the directory where you extracted verus-cli.
# Start Verus Blockchain
./verusd
# Start Testnet Blockchain
./verusd -chain=VRSCTEST