# Set up web development
> Configure your development environment to run, build, and deploy Flutter apps for the web platform.
Learn how to set up your development environment
to run, build, and deploy Flutter apps for the web platform.
:::note
If you haven't set up Flutter already,
[install Flutter][] first.
If you've already installed Flutter,
ensure that it's [up to date][].
:::
[install Flutter]: /install
[up to date]: /install/upgrade
## Install a web browser {: #install}
To run and debug your Flutter app on the web,
[download and install Google Chrome][chrome-install]
or [install and use Microsoft Edge][edge-install].
Expand for instructions for other browsers
If you want to debug your app in other web browsers,
you can use the `flutter run -d web-server` command,
and manually navigate to the specified URL in your preferred browser.
Note that debugging support in the `web-server` mode is limited.
[chrome-install]: https://www.google.com/chrome/
[edge-install]: https://www.microsoft.com/edge
## Validate your setup {: #validate-setup}
To ensure that you installed the browser successfully,
and that Flutter can find it,
run `flutter devices` in your preferred terminal.
You should at least see one connected device labeled
**Chrome (web)** or **Edge (web)**, similar to the following:
```console highlightLines=4
$ flutter devices
Found 1 connected devices:
Chrome (web) • chrome • web-javascript • Google Chrome
```
If the command isn't found, or you don't see Chrome listed,
check out [Set up troubleshooting][troubleshoot].
[troubleshoot]: /install/troubleshoot
## Start developing for the web {: #start-developing}
Now that you've set up web development for Flutter,
you can continue your Flutter learning journey while testing on the web
or begin expanding integration with the web.
