Question 1

Which Mac should I download?

Accepted Answer

Apple Silicon if your Mac has an M1, M2, M3, or M4 chip. Intel Mac if it has an Intel processor. Not sure? Apple menu → About This Mac → Chip or Processor.

Question 2

Which Windows build should I download?

Accepted Answer

Most PCs use Windows 64-bit (x86_64). Surface Pro X and other ARM laptops use Windows on ARM. Settings → System → About → System type shows ARM64 or x64.

Question 3

Is Dokpod Desktop safe to install?

Accepted Answer

On Mac, Dokpod is notarized and code-signed. On Windows, the installer is unsigned today. SmartScreen may show a warning until Authenticode signing ships. Dokpod never bundles third-party adware.

Question 4

Do I need an account to use the desktop app?

Accepted Answer

Sign in first, then buy the $49 Local license on this page. The license is tied to that account. Enter it in the desktop app, or at dokpod.io/desktop/activate. Indexing stays on your computer.

Question 5

Where do I enter the license?

Accepted Answer

After purchase you get a code like XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX. Sign in on the desktop app or open dokpod.io/desktop/activate and paste it. The same account unlocks Desktop on your machines.

Question 6

How do updates work?

Accepted Answer

The desktop app checks dokpod.io for signed updates automatically. You can also revisit this page for the latest version and installer.

Question 7

What if I already bought Desktop for $10?

Accepted Answer

That license stays valid on the account it was activated on.