Warm up the monitor for 20–30 minutes
Reset the monitor to factory settings
Set the monitor to its native resolution
Disable dynamic contrast, auto brightness, and other image enhancements
Set brightness to a comfortable level
Set contrast to the default or recommended level
Choose the correct color temperature, usually 6500K or sRGB
Use a hardware calibrator if available
Launch the calibrator software and follow the on-screen steps
Attach the colorimeter to the center of the screen
Select target settings such as white point, gamma, and luminance
Run the calibration process
Save the created ICC profile
Set the ICC profile as the default display profile in your operating system
Recalibrate regularly, about every 2–4 weeks or as needed