# Can 3D Slicer run in external SSD?

**URL:** <https://discourse.slicer.org/t/can-3d-slicer-run-in-external-ssd/46939>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [May 6, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/can-3d-slicer-run-in-external-ssd/46939 "2026-05-06T14:35:14Z")\
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**Author:** ![Akhmad\_Fauzan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/akhmad_fauzan/32/82167_2.png) [@Akhmad\_Fauzan](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/Akhmad_Fauzan)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/can-3d-slicer-run-in-external-ssd/46939/1 "2026-05-06T14:35:14Z")

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I was wondering if it is possible to run 3D Slicer directly from an external SSD? I would appreciate the insights on this. Thank you.

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**Author:** ![pieper](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.slicer.org/pieper/32/8_2.png) [@pieper](https://discourse.slicer.org/u/pieper)\
**Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://discourse.slicer.org/t/can-3d-slicer-run-in-external-ssd/46939/2 "2026-05-06T14:43:42Z")

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Yes, just copy the application folder. it should run from anywhere (but avoid things like OneDrive or iCloud).