> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.musescore.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.musescore.org/3/getting-started/download-and-installation.md).

# Download and Installation

MuseScore exists for various different operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux distributions and BSD variants. Note that "Musescore" got renamed to "MuseScore Studio" with version 4.3, see the [online announcement](https://musescore.org/en/4.3).

## MuseScore, MuseScore 3, MuseScore Studio 4

[More on MuseScore and versions](/3/getting-started/download-and-installation/musescore-musescore-3-musescore-studio-4.md) so that you can choose one that best suit your needs.

## Minimum requirements for Musescore 3.6.2

* [Windows](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-information-about-your-windows-device-a66d52c8-3323-44fd-8f34-a9497bb935e1)
  * [Windows 7 or higher](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/api/VersionHelpers/nf-versionhelpers-iswindows7orgreater)
  * At least 300 MB hard disk space
  * 1024x600 pixel resolution
* Mac
  * macOS 10.10 or higher
  * 1024x600 monitor resolution

## Download and Installation

MuseScore is completely free. Users do not need any PRO or PLUS account subscription service to use Musescore. Musescore 3 is released under the GNU General Public License version 2, visit [GNU](https://www.gnu.org/) for details.

Additionally, the right to redistribute (the unmodified binary) to friends and students is granted to all, as ["you may give any of the versions of MuseScore on musescore.org to other people, or share it internally via a server."](https://musescore.org/faq#faq-20204) To impose an additional service charge or fee legally, read the GPLv2 terms.

* [Install on Windows](/3/getting-started/download-and-installation/install-on-windows.md).
* [Install on macOS](/3/getting-started/download-and-installation/install-on-macos.md).
* [Install on Linux](/3/getting-started/download-and-installation/install-on-linux.md).
* [Install on Chromebook](/3/getting-started/download-and-installation/install-on-chromebook.md).

## Initial preferences

The first time you start MuseScore after the installation, you will be asked to confirm your basic preferences:

<figure><img src="/files/8s2fpRRabc5nszu2RcY5" alt="Startup Wizzard - Telemetry dialog"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

First, you can choose to authorize MuseScore (3.4 or later) to collect usage data, click on **Yes, send anonymous reports** or **Don't send** to continue:

<figure><img src="/files/huQthIVHe5yEkObxueIG" alt="Startup Wizzard A"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

The settings for language is retrieved from your installation, and should normally not need to be changed. Just click **Next** to continue:

<figure><img src="/files/NmkJplggS52r8UqAPK5S" alt="Startup Wizzard - Language"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

followed by:

<figure><img src="/files/NShmfWJlCzh37GeF7Mod" alt="Startup Wizzard - Keyboard layout"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Select your keyboard layout in the drop down list, click **Next** to continue:

<figure><img src="/files/kqwikUeZ2wCnu5zAlxeO" alt="Startup Wizzard - Tours"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

You will now be asked if you wish to take the [Tours](/3/getting-started/learning-musescore.md#tours). If you are new to MuseScore keep the 'Yes' option checked, and click **Next** to continue:

<figure><img src="/files/Je0Nl9SSf12L51CMDY61" alt="Startup Wizard - Finish"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Finally click **Finish** to start MuseScore.


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