# Installation

> Install Cartographer through the shared Studio, Assistant, and Robot installer, and set up your UiPath account to get started.

Cartographer installs through the same package that installs UiPath Assistant, and it appears as a component you select during that install.

## Prerequisites

- A UiPath account in your organization's tenant.
- A machine that meets the [hardware and software requirements](https://docs.uipath.com/assistant/standalone/latest/user-guide/hardware-and-software-requirements).
- Internet connection

## Downloading the installer

The installer can be downloaded directly, from UiPath Customer Portal, the Resource Center in UiPath Automation Cloud, or provided by your Customer Success Manager.

| Release | Windows | macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Community | [UiPathPlatform.msi](https://download.uipath.com/connected-installer/latest/community/UiPathPlatform.msi) | [UiPathPlatformCommunity.pkg](https://download.uipath.com/connected-installer-macos/latest/community/UiPathPlatformCommunity.pkg) (Preview) |
| Enterprise (STS) | [UiPathPlatformSTS.msi](https://download.uipath.com/connected-installer/latest/sts/UiPathPlatformSTS.msi) | — |
| Enterprise (LTS) | Version 2026.10 — download link available soon | — |

:::note
There is a delay between Community and STS releases — features available in Community reach STS only after this delay. Community can also be expected to receive more frequent updates.

The LTS release includes every feature released to STS up to that version, on a slower, more stable update cadence.
:::

## Installing on Windows

1. Run the installer.
2. Select **Assistant, Delegate & Cartographer** from the list of components. **Robot** and **Extensions** are selected automatically along with it.

   ![UiPath installer screen with Studio, Assistant/Delegate/Cartographer, and Robot options, and Assistant/Delegate/Cartographer selected](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/cartographer/cartographer-installer-wizard-a7690ffc.webp)

3. Accept the terms in the License Agreement.
4. Optionally, use **Advanced configuration** to customize the install.
5. Select **Install**, and wait for the installation to complete.

## Installing on macOS

The macOS installer is a preview experience, part of the Studio STS channel.

### Prerequisites

- Apple Silicon (M1 or later) is required.
- macOS 26 Tahoe, macOS 15 Sequoia, or macOS 14 Sonoma recommended.
- At least 8 GB of free disk space.

:::note
Intel Macs are not supported.
:::

To install Cartographer on macOS, take the following steps:

1. Run the **UiPathPlatformCommunity.pkg** (Preview) installer.
2. Follow the installation wizard, and wait for the installation to complete.
3. The installer shows the products to install — **Studio** and **Assistant** (which includes **Delegate** and **Cartographer**). Accept the terms in the License Agreement.

   ![UiPath installer screen on macOS with Studio and Assistant, Delegate & Cartographer options, both selected](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/cartographer/cartographer-macos-installer-wizard-56a05f4e.webp)

4. Select **Install**, and wait for the installation to complete.

**Result:** Cartographer is now installed.

## Connecting your organization

To connect to your organization, go to **Assistant** > **Preferences** > **Orchestrator connection**:

1. **Sign in to your organization** with your UiPath account.
2. **Select your tenant**. If you have access to multiple tenants, choose the one you want to use.
3. **Check your connection status**. Once you are connected and licensed, Cartographer appears as an option in the title bar switcher, ready to use.
4. **Switch profiles**. Switch to the Cartographer tab in the title bar.

To switch between organizations or tenants, use the **Assistant user profile**.

## Next steps

Continue to [Local security configuration](local-security-configuration.md) to set Approval mode, Screen context, and Execution mode, and work through the rest of the local security checklist.

Optionally, see [Settings reference](settings-reference.md) for the full list of configurable settings.