# Downloading and Launching Zwift

> Download Zwift for your device, then follow the appropriate steps below to log in...

Source: https://support.zwift.com/en_us/downloading-and-launching-zwift-Skh3Z4eS

Last updated: 2026-07-13T22:56:20.294Z

# Downloading and Launching Zwift

Download Zwift for your device, then follow the appropriate steps below to log in.

## Downloading Zwift

1.  Go to [zwift.com/download](https://zwift.com/download).
    
2.  Select your platform and select **Download**.
    
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    ![Select Download](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Download Zwift 1-23.png "Select Download")
    

If prompted during installation or first launch, allow Bluetooth and Local Network permissions.

## Launching Zwift on Desktop

1.  Open the downloaded Zwift application.
2.  When the log in screen (launcher) appears, enter your credentials and select **LOG IN**.
    
    *   If you don't have an account, select **CREATE AN ACCOUNT**.
        
    *   If the launcher updates, allow the update to complete.
        
    
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    ![Enter Log In Credentials](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Launcher Log In 1-23.png "Enter Log In Credentials")
    
3.  When the Welcome screen appears, select **LET'S GO**.
    
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    ![Select Let's Go](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Lets Go 1-23.png "Select LET'S GO")
    

## Launching Zwift on a Mobile Device

1.  Open the **Zwift** app.
    
2.  Swipe through the Welcome screens.
    
3.  On the final Welcome screen, select **LET'S GO**.
    
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    ![Final welcom screen showing lets go button](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Welcome - Lets Go.png "Select LET'S GO")
    
4.  Select **LOG IN**.
    
    *   If you don't have an account, select **CREATE AN ACCOUNT**.
        
    
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    ![Log in screen on mobile device](https://content-cdn.zwift.com/support/EN/Cycling/Resources/Images/Mobile Log In.png "Select LOG IN")
    
5.  Enter your credentials and select **NEXT**.
    

## Related Articles

*   [Supported Devices to Run Zwift](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/supported-devices-to-run-zwift-H1Cj9QbeB)
    
*   [Launching Zwift for the First Time](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/launching-zwift-for-the-first-time-SJdaHbd6o)
    
*   [Connecting Your Devices for Cycling](https://support.zwift.com/en_us/connecting-your-devices-for-cycling-HJIFDrw5S)
    

Ride On.

\-The Team at Zwift