Setting Up Cowork — It Takes Less Time Than You Think
Setting Up Cowork — It Takes Less Time Than You Think
A practical guide to bringing Claude into your real workflows, decisions, and connected tools.
Getting started with Claude Cowork doesn't require an IT department. If you can install an app on your phone, you can set this up.
Step 1: Download the Claude desktop app
Cowork runs inside the Claude desktop app, which is available for Mac and Windows. Go to claude.ai and download the app — it installs like any other program.
Step 2: Sign in
Use your Claude account to sign in. If you don't have one, creating an account is free and takes about two minutes.
Step 3: Switch to Cowork mode
Once you're in the app, look for the Cowork option. Click it to enter Cowork mode.
Step 4: Select your workspace folder
A dialog will appear asking you to choose a folder. Pick a folder where you want Claude to read and save files. Done. You're in.
⚠️ Good to know: Cowork is currently a research preview — some features are still being developed. The interface may look slightly different as updates arrive.
In case you hear this term out there...
Research preview — An early version of a product that's available to try, but still being tested and improved.
Desktop app — A program you install on your computer. Claude has both — the desktop app and a web version.
✦ Setup takes under 5 minutes: download the app, sign in, enable Cowork, pick your folder.
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