Getting started
Install & set up Surface on macOS or Windows
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Install on macOS
Requirements: macOS 12 Monterey or later · Apple Silicon or Intel.
- Download Surface.dmg from the download page.
- Open the .dmg, then drag Surface into your Applications folder.
- Open Surface from Applications. It's signed & notarized by Apple, so it launches with no Gatekeeper warning.
Keychain prompt: on first launch (and when you connect an account) macOS may ask to use your Keychain. This is Surface securely encrypting your sign-in and connected-account tokens on your device — they never leave your Mac. Click Always Allow and you won't be asked again.
Install on Windows
Requirements: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit).
- Download the Windows installer from the download page.
- Run the installer. If Windows SmartScreen appears ("Windows protected your PC"), click More info → Run anyway — the Windows build isn't code-signed yet, so this is expected and safe.
- Surface installs and opens automatically. A shortcut is added to your Start menu.
Sign in & connect your accounts
On first run, create your account (or sign in), then choose what to connect. Connecting an account lets Surface automatically import your documents:
- Gmail / Outlook — import PDF attachments from your email.
- Google Drive / OneDrive — browse and import files from cloud storage.
Connecting is optional — you can skip it during onboarding and add accounts any time from Settings. Account tokens are stored encrypted on your device (see the Keychain note above), never on our servers.
Need a hand?
If anything doesn't work during setup, email contact.moosakhan@gmail.com and we'll help you get up and running.