How To Wire 3 Way Switch?

Turn off the circuit breaker and verify power is off

Identify the line hot wire, load wire, and the two traveler wires

Connect the line hot wire to the common terminal on the first 3-way switch

Connect the load wire to the common terminal on the second 3-way switch

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

Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw on each switch

Secure all wire connections with wire nuts or terminal screws

Mount the switches into the electrical boxes

Install the switch plates

Restore power and test both switches

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