> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.squads.so/squads-v3-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.squads.so/squads-v3-docs/development/anchor-idl/loading-the-program.md).

# Loading the Program

Before utilizing the Anchor methods associated with the Squads program, you'll need to instantiate the program.  Ensure that you have properly setup an AnchorProvider, as well.

{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```
const provider = new AnchorProvider(connection, wallet);
// the squads-mpl program on both mainnet and devnet have the same address
const squadsProgram = await Program.at("SMPLecH534NA9acpos4G6x7uf3LWbCAwZQE9e8ZekMu", provider);
```

{% endcode %}