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@@ -20,6 +20,49 @@ The QNet library offers the following features:
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
+Ensure you have the following installed on your system:
+
+* CMake (minimum version 3.10)
+* A compatible C compiler (e.g., GCC or MSVC)
+
 ### Build steps
 
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+    ```bash
+    git clone https://repo.strawhats.nl/Mineplay/QNet.git
+    ```
+
+2. Navigate to the directory:
+
+    ```bash
+    cd QNet
+    ```
+
+3. Create build directory:
+    
+    ```bash
+    mkdir build
+    ```
+
+4. Run cmake to configure the project:
+    
+    ```bash
+    cmake . -B build
+    ```
+
+5. Build the project:
+    
+    ```bash
+    cmake --build build --config Release
+    ```
+    
+    To build in debug use:
+
+    ```bash
+    cmake --build build
+    ```
+
+    This will both generate the library and test files.
+
 ## Using the library
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