> ## Knowledge Base Index
> Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://knowledge.blinkl.io/sitemap.xml
> Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further.
> Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash).

# Install blinkl.io and complete the first setup

## Step 1 - Download blinkl.io

![blinkl.io download page with operating-system installers.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m03-user-capture_k7q64x.png)

1. Open your blinkl.io account or the official download page.
2. Download the installer for macOS or Windows.
3. Close Adobe applications before starting the installation.

## Step 2 – Open the installer

![blinkl.io installer ready to be opened.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/install-1_xhjtal.webp)

![Accessibility permission enabled for blinkl.io on macOS.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m05-macos-accessibility-blinkl_1g7xc8s.png)

1. Open the downloaded installer.
2. Follow the instructions for macOS or Windows.
3. Launch blinkl.io when the installation finishes.

On macOS:

1. Open **System Settings → Privacy & Security → Accessibility**.
2. Enable blinkl.io so mouse triggers can work.
3. Restart blinkl.io if macOS requests it.

## Step 3 – Create your account

![Create-account option in blinkl.io onboarding.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m06-user-capture_1qlnx71.png)

1. Create an account or sign in.
2. Use the email address linked to your license or subscription.
3. Enter activation information only when blinkl.io requests it.

## Step 4 – Set your Hotkey

![Ring hotkey configuration during blinkl.io onboarding.](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/c/3/1/bc31d2c8bd4ea000/m07-user-capture_1bjilp1.png)

Choose at least one Ring trigger during onboarding:

* **Cmd + right-click** on macOS or **Ctrl + right-click** on Windows.
* Middle-click over an Adobe window.
* A global keyboard shortcut.

You can change these options later under **Settings → Hotkeys**.

## Step 5 – Configure your first Ring

1. Add the Blinks and instant actions you use most often.
2. Arrange them in the order you prefer.
3. Create nested rings later when you need additional groups.

## Step 6 – Verify the Adobe connection

1. Open a supported Adobe application.
2. Open or create a project when the Blink requires one.
3. Launch a compatible Blink from blinkl.io.
4. If the host is not detected, see **Troubleshoot the Adobe connection in** **blinkl.io**.