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1Archive is a native desktop application for macOS. This guide walks you through downloading the installer, completing the initial setup, and signing in to your organization for the first time.

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System requirements

1Archive currently supports macOS on Apple Silicon (M-series) Macs.
RequirementMinimum
Operating systemmacOS 12 Monterey or later
ProcessorApple Silicon (M1 or newer)
RAM8 GB
Storage2 GB free disk space for the application and local index
InternetRequired for sign-in and initial organization setup
Intel Mac support is not available in the current release. Windows support is on the roadmap, check recallapp.com for updates.

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Download and install

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Download the installer

Go to recallapp.com and click Download. The download is a .dmg disk image file for Apple Silicon.
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Open the disk image

Open the downloaded .dmg file. A window appears showing the 1Archive app icon and your Applications folder.
3

Drag 1Archive to Applications

Drag the 1Archive icon into the Applications folder shortcut in the installer window.
4

Launch 1Archive

Open Finder, navigate to Applications, and double-click 1Archive to launch it.
If macOS shows a security warning saying the app is from an unidentified developer, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click Open Anyway next to the 1Archive entry.

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Sign in and account setup

When 1Archive opens for the first time, you’ll be prompted to sign in. 1Archive uses your organization’s account for authentication.
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Sign in

On the sign-in screen, enter your work email address and click Continue. You’ll receive a magic link or be redirected to your organization’s single sign-on provider.If your organization uses Google Workspace or another SSO provider, click Continue with SSO and follow the prompts.
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Create or join an organization

After signing in, 1Archive asks you to select or create an organization.
  • Joining an existing organization: If a teammate has already set up your organization, select it from the list. Your administrator may need to approve your request before you can access the catalog.
  • Creating a new organization: Enter your organization name and click Create. You become the organization owner and can invite teammates later from Settings → Team.
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Complete the onboarding tour

1Archive walks you through a short onboarding sequence that shows you how to connect a drive, run a scan, and search your library. You can step through it or click Skip Tutorial to go straight to the dashboard.

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Keeping 1Archive up to date

1Archive checks for updates automatically in the background. When a new version is available, you’ll see an update banner in the app. Click Update Now to download and install it, the app restarts automatically after the update completes.

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Next steps

Quickstart guide

Connect your first drive and run your first search.

Connect drives

Learn how to scan and manage multiple drives.