> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://captivatehelp.newbluelive.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://captivatehelp.newbluelive.com/get-started/chapter-index.md).

# Install and activate

Start here when you’re installing Captivate on a new computer.

This chapter covers installation, activation, permissions, and troubleshooting the activation process. By the end, Captivate should be licensed and ready to use.

## What’s in this chapter

* [Install Captivate on Windows](/get-started/chapter-index/install-windows.md) — run the signed installer and verify the installation completed successfully.
* [Install Captivate on macOS](/get-started/chapter-index/install-macos.md) — install the `.pkg`, keep Captivate in `/Applications`, and launch it.
* [macOS first-run permissions](/get-started/chapter-index/macos-permissions.md) — grant Camera, Microphone, and Screen Recording on first use, and recognize the one prompt that requires a relaunch.
* [About the NewBlue Application Manager](/get-started/chapter-index/application-manager.md) — use the NewBlue Application Manager to sign in, activate licenses, and install updates.
* [Activate Captivate](/get-started/chapter-index/activate-the-product.md) — use this when you first launch Captivate or when you move your license to a new computer.

## Related

* [Activation flow reference](/reference/license-activation-flow.md) — what triggers online, offline, deactivation, and seat-move paths, and how to read the banner state.
* [Trial mode](/reference/trial-mode.md) — what trial mode means, what limitations apply, and how to activate to remove the watermark.
* [Get started — section overview](/get-started/branch-index.md) — the broader on-ramp to Captivate.
* [The Captivate interface](/get-started/chapter-index-2.md) — once activation is done, learn the panels you’ll work with.


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