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Installing Synergy 1 on macOS

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Product: Synergy 1
Operating system: macOS

Overview

Whether you're using a very old operating system or just prefer the classic look of Synergy 1, we have some simple instructions to get Synergy 1 installed on your computers.

 

What You Need Before Installation

  • An active Synergy license
  • The Synergy 1 installation file from the download page
  • At least two computers
  • Administrator privileges on all computers to install and add firewall exceptions
  • Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection (computers must be on the same network)

 

Step 1 - Copy Your Synergy License Key

 

Log into your Synergy account and copy your license key from the account page. You'll need this during the installation process.

 

Step 2 - Download the Latest Version

 

Get the latest version of Synergy 1 from the download page.

There are two different installer files available for macOS, one for Apple Silicon (M-Series) and another for Intel.

To check what kind of processor your Mac has:

  1. Click the Apple logo in the menu bar (top left)
  2. Click About This Mac
  3. Note what it says after Chip or Processor

If it says M and a number, i.e M1/M2 please use the Apple Silicon (M-Series) installer file

If it says "Intel", please use the Intel installer file

 

Save the installer DMG file to a convenient location on your computer.

 

Step 3 - Run the Installer

 

Double-click the downloaded DMG file in your Downloads folder (or wherever you downloaded it to) and drag and drop Synergy to the Applications folder.

 

After dragging the Synergy to the Applications folder you will see the Accessibility Access prompt appear as seen below. Please click on Open System Settings where you will then need to allow Synergy:

 

Please press the toggle to allow Synergy:

 

Please then enter your Mac user's password to be able to enable this setting:

 

Step 4 - Configure Your Computer

After installation is complete and access for Synergy has been added on macOS, open Synergy and enter a name for your computer. Use only alphanumeric characters, hyphens, or underscores (e.g. Mac-One). 

 

Click Continue when you have entered a name for your computer.

 

Step 5 - Enter Your License Key

 

Paste the Synergy license serial key you copied from Step 1, then click OK.

 

Step 6 - Choose update preference



 

Step 7 - Repeat on Other Computers

 

Repeat steps 2 to 5 on all computers that will be part of your Synergy setup.

 

Step 8 - Set up and configure Synergy

Once Synergy is installed, you can connect your computers and share your peripherals.

Help article - How to configure Synergy 1

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