How To Wire A Light Switch And Outlet?

Turn off the circuit breaker and verify power is off with a tester

Remove the switch and outlet cover plates

Identify the incoming hot, neutral, and ground wires

Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw on the switch and outlet

Connect the neutral wire to the silver terminal on the outlet

Connect the hot wire to the brass terminal on the outlet or to the switch common terminal as required

Run a jumper from the always-hot source to the switch common if sharing power

Connect the switched hot wire from the switch output to the light fixture hot lead

Connect any remaining neutral wires together in the box

Connect all ground wires together and to both devices

Secure the switch and outlet in the box

Install the cover plates

Restore power and test the switch and outlet

If wiring is unfamiliar or the circuit is not clearly identified, hire a licensed electrician

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