> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.typingmind.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install TypingMind as a desktop or mobile app

TypingMind runs at [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com) and works in any modern browser—but you can also install it as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on any platform to get a native app-like experience.

Installing as a PWA adds TypingMind to your home screen or desktop, lets you launch it directly without opening a browser first, and gives it a dedicated window that stays out of your browser tab bar. No app store, no download required—just install straight from the browser.

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## Desktop installation

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="macOS (Chrome / Edge)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open typingmind.com in Chrome or Edge">
        Navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com) in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click the install icon">
        Look for the install icon in the browser's address bar—it looks like a monitor with a download arrow (Chrome) or a `+` icon (Edge). Click it.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm installation">
        Click **Install** in the prompt that appears. TypingMind will open in its own window and an icon will be added to your Applications folder and Dock.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Windows (Chrome / Edge)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open typingmind.com in Chrome or Edge">
        Navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com) in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Click the install icon">
        Look for the install icon in the address bar—a monitor with a download arrow (Chrome) or a `+` icon (Edge). Click it.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm installation">
        Click **Install** in the prompt. TypingMind will open in its own window, and a shortcut will be added to your Start menu and desktop.
      </Step>
    </Steps>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  After installation, TypingMind launches in a standalone window without the browser UI. You can pin it to your Taskbar (Windows) or keep it in your Dock (macOS) for quick access.
</Tip>

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## Mobile installation

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="iOS (Safari)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open typingmind.com in Safari">
        On your iPhone or iPad, open Safari and navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the Share button">
        Tap the **Share** icon at the bottom of the screen (a box with an arrow pointing up).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Add to Home Screen'">
        Scroll through the share sheet and tap **Add to Home Screen**.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm">
        Optionally edit the name, then tap **Add** in the top-right corner. The TypingMind icon will appear on your home screen.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Note>
      iOS PWA installation only works from Safari. Chrome and other browsers on iOS do not support the "Add to Home Screen" option for PWAs.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Android (Chrome)">
    <Steps>
      <Step title="Open typingmind.com in Chrome">
        On your Android device, open Chrome and navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com).
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap the browser menu">
        Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Tap 'Add to Home screen'">
        Tap **Add to Home screen** from the menu options.
      </Step>

      <Step title="Confirm">
        Tap **Add** in the confirmation prompt. The TypingMind icon will appear on your home screen.
      </Step>
    </Steps>

    <Tip>
      On some Android devices, Chrome will show an install banner at the bottom of the screen automatically. You can tap **Install** there instead of going through the menu.
    </Tip>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## What you get after installing

Once installed, the TypingMind PWA:

* Appears as an icon on your home screen, desktop, or app launcher
* Opens in a dedicated window (no browser tabs or address bar)
* Loads the same account and data as the web version—your chats, settings, and API keys are shared
* Receives the latest updates automatically (PWAs always run the current version)

<Note>
  The PWA uses the same local storage as your browser. If you want your data to persist across devices or protect it from browser cache clears, enable [cloud sync](/cloud-sync-and-backup/cloud-sync-and-backup-overview) by signing in with your email.
</Note>