> ## 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

> [tab] macOS (Chrome / Edge)
>
> **1. Open typingmind.com in Chrome or Edge**
>
> Navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com) in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
>
> **2. 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.
>
> **3. 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.

> [tab] Windows (Chrome / Edge)
>
> **1. Open typingmind.com in Chrome or Edge**
>
> Navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com) in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
>
> **2. 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.
>
> **3. 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.

> [!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.

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## Mobile installation

> [tab] iOS (Safari)
>
> **1. Open typingmind.com in Safari**
>
> On your iPhone or iPad, open Safari and navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com).
>
> **2. Tap the Share button**
>
> Tap the **Share** icon at the bottom of the screen (a box with an arrow pointing up).
>
> **3. Tap 'Add to Home Screen'**
>
> Scroll through the share sheet and tap **Add to Home Screen**.
>
> **4. Confirm**
>
> Optionally edit the name, then tap **Add** in the top-right corner. The TypingMind icon will appear on your home screen.
>
> > [!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.

> [tab] Android (Chrome)
>
> **1. Open typingmind.com in Chrome**
>
> On your Android device, open Chrome and navigate to [typingmind.com](https://typingmind.com).
>
> **2. Tap the browser menu**
>
> Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome.
>
> **3. Tap 'Add to Home screen'**
>
> Tap **Add to Home screen** from the menu options.
>
> **4. Confirm**
>
> Tap **Add** in the confirmation prompt. The TypingMind icon will appear on your home screen.
>
> > [!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.

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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](https://docs.typingmind.com/cloud-sync-and-backup/cloud-sync-and-backup-overview.md) by signing in with your email.


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