Install HACS in Home Assistant in 2023 (step by step guide)

A step by step guide to installing HACS in Home Assistant in 2023, for new or existing Home Assistant installations.

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==== Requirements ====
– Home Assistant installation version 2022.11.0 or newer
– Running a HACS supported version of Home Assistant (ref https://rb.gy/kdin3)
– GitHub account
– Internet connection

==== Timestamp ====
00:00 – Introduction
00:32 – Requirements
00:58 – SSH Installation
02:21 – HACS Download and Installation
03:14 – Loading HACS Integration
04:23 – HACS Walkthrough

==== Commands and Useful Information ====
HACS Download Script Command
wget -O – https://get.hacs.xyz | bash –

If CTRL + V doesn’t work that try CTRL + SHIFT + V (this personally worked for me)
Any questions then please drop me a line in the comments.

==== Handy Dandy links ====
HACS Official Page – https://hacs.xyz/
HACS Official Installation Page – Download | HACS

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