# Installing the Desktop App

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Moving forward, we are natively rebuilding BastionZero’s technology as Cloudflare’s [Access for Infrastructure](https://developers.cloudflare.com/cloudflare-one/applications/non-http/infrastructure-apps/) service.
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BastionZero's desktop app is available on Mac (Intel and M1) and Windows (x86\_64) machines.

Instructions to download and install the Desktop App are below.

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1. Download the Desktop App from <https://bastionzero.com/download>.
2. If desired, you can verify the checksum by following the instructions underneath the MacOS download on the page linked above.
3. Launch `macos-latest.dmg`.
4. Drag `bzero-launcher` into your Applications folder.
5. Navigate to your Applications folder and right click on `bzero-launcher`.
6. Select "Open." Then select "Open" in the pop-up window once more.
7. The Desktop App should now be open on your screen.
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1. Download the Desktop App from <https://bastionzero.com/download>.
2. If desired, you can verify the checksum by following the instructions underneath the Windows download on the page linked above.
3. Launch `windows-latest.exe`.
4. Follow the wizard's instructions for installation. On the final screen, we strongly recommend checking the boxes to "Run bzero-launcher" and "Create desktop shortcut."
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Have feedback on the docs? Please reach out to <product@bastionzero.com>.


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