How To Wire A 3-Way Electrical Switch?

Turn off power at the breaker

Verify power is off with a voltage tester

Identify the line, load, and traveler wires

Connect the hot line 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 between the traveler terminals on both switches

Connect the ground wires to the green grounding screws on both switches

Connect neutral wires together in the box if present and required

Secure all wire connections with approved wire connectors

Mount the switches into the electrical boxes

Install the cover plates

Restore power at the breaker

Test the switches from both locations

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