Install and run Pinegrow

Check the system requirements, install Pinegrow Desktop on Windows, macOS or Linux, and keep it up to date. These pages also explain where Pinegrow keeps its data, how to configure Pinegrow with environment variables in multiuser environments, and what to do when Pinegrow does not start.

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System requirements

Pinegrow is available for Windows 10 & 11, macOS 14 and 15 and Ubuntu Desktop 20.04 LTS and 22.04 LTS.

Install Pinegrow on Windows

Watch our video and learn how to install Pinegrow on Windows 10.

Install Pinegrow on macOS

Watch our video and learn how to install Pinegrow on MacOS.

Install Pinegrow on Linux

Instructions for running Pinegrow on Ubuntu and tips for troubleshooting on other Linux systems.

Update Pinegrow to the latest version

Updating Pinegrow to the latest version is pretty simple. To proceed – if your license is still valid for free updates – just download the latest version from…

Pinegrow Data folder and protected credentials

Where Pinegrow Desktop keeps its settings, recovery data and revisions, how to move or back up the Pinegrow Data folder, and how API keys and publishing credentials are…

Configure Pinegrow with environment variables

Installing and activating Pinegrow in multiuser environments.

Troubleshooting installation and startup

Steps to take in case of issues.

Technical information and security

Learn how to safely use Pinegrow on your computer and network.