> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.servicem8.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to install the ServiceM8 desktop app for PC and Mac

> Learn how to install the ServiceM8 desktop app for PC and Mac in ServiceM8.

We strongly recommend that you install the ServiceM8 desktop app (referred to as *ServiceM8 for Desktop* in this article), on your office PC or Mac. Everything about *ServiceM8 for Desktop* is the same as using ServiceM8 through Chrome - but it's faster.

**Before you install, note that:**

* To run *ServiceM8 for Desktop*, your operating system must be (PC) Windows 10 or higher or (Mac) macOS 10.11 or higher.
* *ServiceM8 for Desktop* is not currently compatible with ServiceM8 Phone or 2-factor authorization (2FA). However, you can still access ServiceM8 from any computer by logging in through Chrome, even if the app is installed.

**To install** ***ServiceM8 for Desktop*** **for your PC or Mac, choose one of the following options:**

* Go to [www.servicem8.com/desktop](https://www.servicem8.com/desktop)

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/servicem8/krj3DCWp0fnLUzZo/images/004-747-184-a9ea70eb-d8d8-43c3-b7d2-2c9d57ea166f.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=krj3DCWp0fnLUzZo&q=85&s=b7322da66dc2aeb4e7d0aaf02b89459d" alt="ServiceM8: Smart Job Management - Google Chrome" width="201" height="54" data-path="images/004-747-184-a9ea70eb-d8d8-43c3-b7d2-2c9d57ea166f.png" />

* (PC only) Open the Microsoft Store app and search for *ServiceM8* (or [click here](https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9NZKG2GCG903)), then click **Get**. The installation wizard will run automatically.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/servicem8/krj3DCWp0fnLUzZo/images/004-747-187-b42bd54b-ee5b-446c-b1fe-9b4418911aef.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=krj3DCWp0fnLUzZo&q=85&s=cacdb28d8e8cb23d323a5a5ac62c12bb" alt="Microsoft Store App icon" width="142" height="146" data-path="images/004-747-187-b42bd54b-ee5b-446c-b1fe-9b4418911aef.png" />

[<img src="https://mintcdn.com/servicem8/tpKab20LkjHgfc4y/images/004-749-666-medium-732a9efb-87e4-431f-bde5-dc416821f0cc.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=tpKab20LkjHgfc4y&q=85&s=73277f200b0f0e5eb1850f6e384419fd" alt="Get ServiceM8 - Microsoft Store en-CA - Google Chrome" width="855" height="436" data-path="images/004-749-666-medium-732a9efb-87e4-431f-bde5-dc416821f0cc.png" />](/images/004-749-666-732a9efb-87e4-431f-bde5-dc416821f0cc.png)

* (Mac only) Go to the App Store, search for *ServiceM8 (Or [Click Here](https://apps.apple.com/au/app/servicem8-for-desktop/id1585087725?mt=12))*, and click **Get**\*.\* The installation wizard will run automatically.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/servicem8/tpKab20LkjHgfc4y/images/004-747-191-c7af0dba-63b1-4917-b21d-6f42a876b34f.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=tpKab20LkjHgfc4y&q=85&s=6bee148c8ca39927c7668387bc3ed23a" alt="App Store icon" width="102" height="102" data-path="images/004-747-191-c7af0dba-63b1-4917-b21d-6f42a876b34f.png" />

[<img src="https://mintcdn.com/servicem8/tpKab20LkjHgfc4y/images/004-754-364-medium-Screen_Shot_2021-09-24_at_9.34.41_am.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=tpKab20LkjHgfc4y&q=85&s=59e3f8025db4761bbdb316ceed858ea6" alt="" width="855" height="492" data-path="images/004-754-364-medium-Screen_Shot_2021-09-24_at_9.34.41_am.png" />](/images/004-754-364-Screen_Shot_2021-09-24_at_9.34.41_am.png)

Once installed, you can launch the app and log in as you would normally. You'll be up and running in no time!

**TIP FOR SUCCESS:** Pin the *ServiceM8 for Desktop* app to your Windows taskbar or your Mac Dock for easy access! (To pin the app, right-click the *ServiceM8* icon once open and select **Pin to taskbar** for a PC, or **Options > Keep in Dock** for a Mac.)

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