Getting started with 2080
Pick your operating system and we'll show you the exact steps. Installing takes about two minutes.
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Select your system above to see the install steps.
Installing on macOS
Pick the right download
2080 comes in two macOS builds. Choose the one that matches your Mac's processor:
Not sure which one? Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner, then About This Mac. If the chip reads "Apple M1", "M2", "M3", "M4", or "M5" (including Pro, Max, and Ultra variants), choose Apple Silicon. If it starts with "Intel", choose Intel.
Open the installer
Once the download finishes, open the .dmg file. You'll see the 2080 app icon and your Applications folder.
Drag the 2080 icon into Applications.
Launch the app
Open your Applications folder and double-click 2080. Your 7-day free trial starts automatically. No account or sign-up needed.
You're all set
2080 is installed and ready to use. Here are some next steps:
Installing on Windows Beta
The Windows build is newer than the Mac one and still marked beta. Everything works, but you may hit the odd rough edge. Tell me if you do and I'll fix it.
Download the installer
2080 ships as a standard Windows installer for 64-bit Windows 10 and 11.
On an ARM device? There's no native ARM build yet, but the 64-bit installer runs fine under emulation on Windows on ARM.
Get past the SmartScreen warning
When you run the installer, Windows will likely show a blue "Windows protected your PC" screen. This is expected. Here's how to continue:
- Click More info on the warning dialog.
- Click Run anyway.
Run through the installer
The installer lets you choose where 2080 goes, or you can accept the default. It creates a desktop shortcut and a Start menu entry for you.
Launch the app
Open 2080 from the Start menu or your desktop shortcut. Your 7-day free trial starts automatically. No account or sign-up needed.
Installing on Linux Beta
The Linux build is newer than the Mac one and still marked beta. Everything works, but you may hit the odd rough edge. Tell me if you do and I'll fix it.
Pick a package format
Two 64-bit builds are available. Use the .deb if you're on Debian, Ubuntu, or a derivative like Mint or Pop!_OS. Otherwise take the AppImage, which runs on any distribution.
Install it
AppImage
An AppImage is a single self-contained file. Make it executable, then run it:
chmod +x 2080-1.2.0-linux-x64.AppImage
./2080-1.2.0-linux-x64.AppImagePrefer not to use the terminal? Right-click the file, choose Properties, and tick Allow executing file as program under the Permissions tab. Then double-click it.
.deb package
Install it with apt, which pulls in any missing dependencies:
sudo apt install ./2080-1.2.0-linux-x64.deb2080 then appears in your applications menu like any other installed program.
Launch the app
Start 2080 from your applications menu, or by running the AppImage directly. Your 7-day free trial starts automatically. No account or sign-up needed.
There's no ARM64 Linux build yet. If you need one, let me know. Demand is how I decide what to build next.