How to Wire in a 3 Way Switch?

Turn off power at the breaker

Verify power is off with a tester

Identify the line, load, and traveler wires

Connect the ground wires together and to the switch ground screw

Connect the incoming hot wire to the common terminal on the first 3-way switch

Connect the switched hot 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 neutral wires together in the box if present

Secure all wire connections with wire nuts

Mount the switches in the boxes

Install the switch plates

Restore power at the breaker

Test the switches from both locations

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