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

# Scoot desktop app

The Scoot desktop app runs Scoot in its own window on Mac and Windows. It works the same way as Scoot in your browser, keeps itself up to date, and is required for some features, such as using Live Advisor in meetings outside Scoot.

## Download and install

* **Mac:** [download Scoot for macOS](https://desktop-updates.scoot.app/mac/Scoot-latest.dmg). Open the `.dmg` file and drag Scoot into your **Applications** folder.
* **Windows:** [download Scoot for Windows](https://desktop-updates.scoot.app/win/Scoot-latest.exe). Run the installer.

If you start a feature in your browser that needs the desktop app, Scoot shows **Desktop app required** with **Download for macOS** and **Download for Windows** buttons.

> [!NOTE]
>
> On Windows, SmartScreen may show a warning the first time you run the installer. The app is signed by Scoot, Inc. Click **More info**, check that the publisher is Scoot, Inc., and click **Run anyway**.

## Sign in

Open Scoot and sign in the same way you do on the web, with Apple, Google, Microsoft, or email and password. See [Sign-in methods](https://docs.scoot.app/help-articles/getting-started-with-scoot/sign-in-methods.md).

## Open links in the desktop app

When you click a Scoot link in your browser for a feature that uses the desktop app, Scoot asks **Open the Scoot desktop app?** Click **Open desktop app** to continue in the app, or **Download the app** if you haven't installed it yet.

## Allow camera and microphone

The first time you join a room, your computer asks whether Scoot can use your camera and microphone. Click **Allow**. If you clicked **Don't Allow** by mistake, turn access back on in your computer's privacy settings. See [Configuring camera and microphone settings](https://docs.scoot.app/help-articles/getting-started-with-scoot/configuring-cam-and-mic-settings-on-browser-for-scoot.md#macos).

## Updates

The app checks for updates and downloads them automatically. To check yourself:

1. Click your profile picture or initials in the top-right corner and select **My Settings**.
2. Find the **Desktop app** card. It shows your version, for example **Scoot 1.7.14**.
3. Click **Check for updates**.
   * **You're up to date** means you have the latest version.
   * When an update has downloaded, you'll see that it is ready to install. Click **Restart now** to install it.
   * If the check fails, click **Try again**.

The **Desktop app** card only appears when you are using the desktop app.


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