How to launch the Mac desktop app for the first time | Scribe

    How to launch the Mac desktop app for the first time

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    In Finder, navigate to your Applications folder where your Scribe Desktop app is, if you haven't already
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    Double click "Scribe Desktop" to open up the app for the first time
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    The app will live in the blue menu bar at the very top of your Mac screen, and every time you create a Scribe, it will open up your browser for edits.
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    You will be prompted to make sure you have the correct permissions toggled on in order for Scribe desktop to work. Open up the preferences and ensure the checkbox next to Scribe is ticked for both types
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    Click "Open System Preferences"
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    Check to make sure Scribe has this permission. If not, unlock the panel (click the lock icon on the lower left of the window and input your Mac password) and give Scribe this permission
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    Once you're down, exit out of the app
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    Click "Open Screen Recording Preferences" and do the same actions as above
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    Up top is where your Scribe desktop app now lives! Note, it will not open up an application window
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    Click the Scribe icon to open up the app and sign in
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    A window will open to ask for your authorization. Click "Approve"
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    Click "Open Scribe Desktop"
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    You're in! Now you can start capturing anywhere on your desktop by clicking this icon and then the "Start Recording" button. You can also visit your workspace by clicking "Visit Workspace"