How To Wire Three-Way Switches?

Turn off power at the breaker

Verify power is off with a voltage tester

Identify the line, load, and traveler wires

Connect the line wire to the common terminal on the first switch

Connect the load wire to the common terminal on the second switch

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

Connect the ground wires to the green grounding screws

Connect the neutral wires together if present in the box

Secure all wire connections with wire connectors

Mount the switches in the electrical boxes

Install the switch plates

Restore power at the breaker

Test both switches to confirm proper operation

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