# Download a Site Collector Image

Follow these steps to download a site collector image once you have [created a site collector in Epiphany](https://docs.reveald.com/technical-documentation/site-collectors/site-collector-guide/create-a-site-collector-in-epiphany). 

* On the **Site Collectors** panel, in the card for the site collector, select the **Actions** button.

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* Select **Download Image**. 

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* The message shown below displays. Select **Download Image**.\
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The Site Collector image is approximately 2.6 GB. You should expect about a 20-minute download time over average business class connections. You will need to uncompress the site collector for loading into the VMWare or Hyper-V cluster.

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**Note**: If you need a Hyper-V site collector, you will have to speak with your account manager to be provided with the image via email.
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Next, [generate an activation key](https://docs.reveald.com/technical-documentation/site-collectors/site-collector-guide/generate-an-activation-key-and-activate-your-epiphany-site-collector).