Before you start
- A Mac running macOS 13 (Ventura) or later, or a PC running Windows 10 or later
- An internet connection
- An email address to create a Claude account (if you don't have one)
This tutorial shows you how to install the Claude app on your computer. It works on Mac as well as on Windows. It should take you about five minutes.
Check your computer’s setup
Before you start, check your operating system, which is the basic software your computer runs on.
- On Mac, you need macOS 13 (Ventura) or later.
- On Windows, you need Windows 10 or later.
If your version is older, the app will not install properly. Update your system first.
Download the app
Open your browser and go to claude.com/download. Find your system, “macOS” or “Windows”, then click the “Download” button. The page may appear in French depending on your browser settings.
Only download the app from claude.com/download. Avoid third-party sites that offer the same software.
Install the app
Open the file you just downloaded. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the installation.
Open the app
On Mac, launch Claude from the Applications folder. On Windows, open it from the Start menu.
Sign in to your account
Enter the login details for your Claude account. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one directly when you sign in.
Claude offers a free plan and paid plans. For prices and differences between the plans, visit claude.ai.
And now?
Once you are signed in, you can type your first question in the input box. For example, try:
- “Explain in simple terms what generative artificial intelligence is.”
- “Help me write a polite email to ask my doctor for an appointment.”
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What's next?
Put Claude to work
Reply to an email, write a letter, write an Excel formula: follow a practical example step by step, with requests ready to copy.
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