How to Wire a Light Switch with 3 Wires?

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

Remove the switch cover plate and unscrew the existing switch

Identify the three wires:

Common wire

Traveler wire 1

Traveler wire 2

If the switch is a 3-way switch, connect the common wire to the dark-colored screw

Connect the two traveler wires to the two brass-colored screws

Tighten all terminal screws securely

Attach the ground wire to the green ground screw if present

Mount the switch back into the electrical box

Reinstall the cover plate

Turn the breaker back on and test the switch

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