How to Wire a Switch to a Light?

Turn off power at the circuit breaker

Verify the power is off with a voltage tester

Remove the switch cover plate

Remove the switch from the electrical box

Identify the incoming hot wire, the wire to the light, and the ground wire

Connect the incoming hot wire to one switch terminal

Connect the wire to the light to the other switch terminal

Connect the ground wire to the green ground screw

Secure all wire connections with wire nuts if needed

Mount the switch back into the electrical box

Install the cover plate

Turn the power back on at the breaker

Test the switch to confirm the light works

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