# Getting Started

After onboarding, you should begin building your product catalog in Tuplo Studio. Below are some software requirements and steps to download and install Tuplo Studio.

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If you're unsure if you've completed our onboarding process, please refer to the [Tuplo Account Management Guide](https://docs.tuplo.com/tuplo-account-management-guide/), or you can contact support by visiting [www.tuplo.com](http://www.tuplo.com) and using our chat widget.
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Before installation, you'll need:

1. An active subscription and Tuplo Account.
2. A stable and reliable internet connection.
3. A Mac computer using the most current version of macOS.
4. Your Store ID/Account ID is found in your dashboard's Group Profile Section.
5. At least one staff account has been created in the Staff section of your dashboard.

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## Initial Installation

Once you have these items together you can download and install Tuplo Studio.

To do so:

1. **Download** Tuplo Studio from our website at [Tuplo.com](https://www.tuplo.com).
2. **Launch** the installer by double-clicking the downloaded file.
3. **Follow** the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

After installation, a window will prompt you for the following information: 

* Account ID: This is found on your Group Profile page and may also be called Store ID.
* User Name/Password: This can be any of the staff accounts you've created.

Enter these and press enter to complete the setup.

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If you are using multiple systems, you'll need to configure your Tuplo Studio preferences for each one. The [Preferences](/setup/preferences.md) section provides more information.
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### Updating Tuplo Studio

When an update is available, the next time you launch your Tuplo Studio software you will receive a prompt to update your software.

You can choose to either update then, or continue using the current installed version. 

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Before updating to a new macOS version, visit [Tuplo.com](https://www.tuplo.com/) to ensure that Tuplo Studio is compatible.
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