How To Wire A 3 Way Light Switch?

Turn off power at the breaker

Verify the circuit is de-energized with a voltage tester

Remove the switch cover plates and pull out both 3-way switches

Identify the common terminal on each switch

Connect the always-hot wire to the common terminal of the first switch

Connect the wire going to the light fixture to the common terminal of the second switch

Connect the two traveler wires between the traveler terminals on both switches

Connect the neutral wires together in the box if present

Connect the ground wires to the green ground screw and bond to the metal box if required

Reinstall the switches into the boxes

Attach the cover plates

Restore power at the breaker

Test the light from both switches

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