Getting started

Where should you start?

Work through the cards in order if you are new to this section. Otherwise, start from the situation that matches the job in front of you.

• You have not installed the app yet Installation ->
• The app is installed but no campaign exists First campaign ->
• You need the optional AI features Activating AI ->
• Something blocked install or launch Installation troubleshooting ->

The guides

1. 01 Installation Install the app and reach the first-launch screen. Needs: A supported desktop computer, The Campaign Familiar installer for your platform
2. 02 Windows installation Complete the Windows installer and launch Campaign Familiar. Needs: Windows 10 or Windows 11, Permission to run the installer
3. 03 macOS installation Move the macOS app into place and open it. Needs: A Mac that can run Campaign Familiar, Permission to open downloaded apps
4. 04 Linux installation Install the Linux build and start Campaign Familiar. Needs: A supported Linux desktop, Permission to install or run local packages
5. 05 Activating AI Activate or manage the optional AI subscription. Needs: Campaign Familiar installed, A Stripe subscription if you want AI features
6. 06 First campaign Create a campaign and land on its dashboard. Needs: Campaign Familiar installed and running
7. 07 App overview Learn where the main areas of the app live. Needs: A campaign open in Campaign Familiar
8. 08 Offline access Use Campaign Familiar confidently when the internet is unreliable. Needs: Campaign Familiar installed, Local campaign data already on the machine
9. 09 Installation troubleshooting Resolve a blocked installation or first launch. Needs: The exact platform and error message if one appears

How these guides work

Each guide starts with the job it solves, then moves into the steps, fields, caveats, and follow-up pages that support that job.

• Goal tells you what you will have when you finish.
• Needs tells you what to have open or ready first.
• Related links take you to the next useful page.