How To Wire A Three-Way Switch?

Turn off the power at the breaker

Verify the circuit is de-energized with a voltage tester

Remove the switch cover plates

Remove the existing switches from the boxes

Identify the common terminal on each three-way switch

Connect the incoming hot wire to the common terminal on the first switch

Connect the wire going to the light fixture to the common terminal on the second switch

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

Connect the neutral wires together if present in the box

Connect the ground wires to the green ground screw and bond to the box if required

Reinstall the switches into the electrical boxes

Reattach the cover plates

Restore power at the breaker

Test the switches from both locations

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