Setting your account up
How to install and set up Granola
Welcome to Granola! This guide will take you through the initial installation and setup process. Whether you’re integrating Granola with your existing workflows or starting fresh, follow these steps to get started quickly.
Platform availability
Granola currently runs on Mac, with an ios app in development. While we don’t have specific release dates, we maintain a waitlist for the Windows version. If you join the waitlist, you will be the first to hear when we are building functionality for windows. You can stay updated on new platform releases through:
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Email updates
If you’re interested in beta testing future platforms, you can join our Slack community and contact our team directly.
Initial Installation and Setup
Step 1: Download Granola
- Visit the Granola website and click Download Granola for Mac. (Granola isn’t yet available on Windows, join the waitlist to be the first to hear when we are.)
Step 2: Install Granola
- For macOS: Open the .dmg file, drag the Granola app into your Applications folder, and launch it.
Step 3: Initial Launch
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Open Granola from your Applications folder or Start Menu.
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You may be presented with security prompts to authorize Granola to access certain permissions. Accept these prompts to ensure optimal performance.
Email & login options
Granola is designed for professional teams and works best with company email accounts. When signing up, you’ll use your Google Workspace account for seamless calendar integration and meeting management.
If you try to sign up with your personal Google account, you will be added to our waitlist and given access to the platform anywhere between two minutes and four weeks.