# Download and Install Incogniton

This page walks you through system requirements, downloading the installer, completing setup, and launching the app for the first time.

### Download Incogniton

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-apple">:apple:</i></td><td><strong>macOS</strong></td><td>Download the macOS installer with support for both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs.</td><td><a href="https://incogniton.com/incognitondownloadmac3" class="button secondary" data-icon="arrow-down-to-bracket">Download for Mac</a></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-windows">:windows:</i></td><td><strong>Windows OS</strong></td><td>Download the Windows installer with support for both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) systems.</td><td><a href="https://incogniton.com/incognitondownloadwin3" class="button secondary" data-icon="arrow-down-to-bracket">Download for Windows</a></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### System requirements

Review the minimum system requirements below to ensure Incogniton runs correctly on your machine.

#### MacOS

| Requirement  | Details                                       |
| ------------ | --------------------------------------------- |
| RAM          | 4GB                                           |
| Disk         | 1 GB free space                               |
| GPU          | Recommended for optimal rendering performance |
| Architecture | Intel and Apple Silicon                       |
| Supported OS | macOS                                         |
| Installer    | Universal package (Intel + Apple Silicon)     |

#### Windows

| Requirement  | Details                                        |
| ------------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| RAM          | 4 GB                                           |
| Disk         | 1 GB free space                                |
| GPU          | Recommended for optimal rendering performance  |
| Architecture | 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64); x64 recommended |
| Supported OS | Windows                                        |

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### Install on macOS

1. Open the downloaded `installer.dmg` file.
2. Drag **Incogniton** to the **Applications** folder.
3. Open **Applications** and launch Incogniton.

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If macOS shows a security prompt (Gatekeeper), go to **System Settings > Privacy & Security** and allow the app to open, then retry launching.
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### Install on Windows

1. Run the downloaded `installer.exe` installer.
2. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), choose **Yes** to allow installation.
3. Follow the setup wizard and click **Install**.
4. After installation completes, launch Incogniton.

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### Troubleshooting tips

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<summary><strong>macOS troubleshooting</strong></summary>

* **App blocked by Gatekeeper:** Open System Settings > Privacy & Security, locate the message about Incogniton, and select Open Anyway. Then relaunch the app.
* **App won’t open after install:** Ensure Incogniton is in the Applications folder. If it still doesn’t open, quit all running instances and try again.
* **Installer won’t mount:** Re-download the `.dmg` file and open it again. Verify the download completed successfully.
* **macOS reports the app is damaged:** Delete the app, re-download the installer from the official source, and reinstall.
* **Older macOS version:** Confirm your macOS version meets the minimum requirements before installing.

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<summary><strong>Windows troubleshooting</strong></summary>

* **Installer blocked by security software:** Temporarily allow or whitelist the installer in your antivirus or endpoint protection software, then rerun the installer.
* **User Account Control (UAC) prompt does not appear:** Right-click the installer and select Run as administrator.
* **Installation fails or stops unexpectedly**: Re-download the installer and run it again. Close other running installers or system update tools.
* **App does not launch after installation:** Restart Windows, then try launching Incogniton again.
* **Unsupported system:** Verify that your Windows version and architecture (x86 or x64) meet the minimum requirements.

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On first run, the app opens the startup screen, where you can sign in with an existing account or register a free account directly in the application. Continue to the next page to create an account and launch your first browser profile.