Install NuQloud as a Desktop App
The NuQloud PWA turns the web interface into an app-like window on your computer. This is the recommended desktop experience until native NuQloud desktop apps are available.
Why Install the PWA
- Opens like a normal desktop app.
- Keeps NuQloud separate from your everyday browser tabs.
- Makes the Dashboard, Files, Talk, and Decentralized Apps easier to access.
- Helps avoid losing your place when you close browser windows.
Recommended Browsers
Use a Chromium-based browser if possible.
| Browser | Windows | macOS | Linux | ChromeOS | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Recommended. Strong PWA install support. |
| Microsoft Edge | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Recommended on Windows and macOS. |
| Brave | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Usually works well because it is Chromium-based. |
| Chromium | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Good option on Linux. |
| Opera | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Chromium-based, generally usable. |
| Safari | No | Add to Dock | No | No | macOS Sonoma 14+ offers its own web-app action; the NuQloud guided install path uses Chromium. |
| Firefox | Version-dependent | No | No | No | Browser web-app support varies; use Chromium for the NuQloud guided install path. |
Mobile Browser Notes
| Platform | Recommended Browser | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Chrome, Edge, Brave, Samsung Internet | Use the browser menu or NuQloud install button when available. |
| iPhone and iPad | Safari | Use Share, then Add to Home Screen. |
Install on Desktop
- Open NuQloud in Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Chromium.
- Sign in.
- Open the Dashboard.
- Click Install NuQloud App.
- Accept the browser install prompt.
- Launch NuQloud from your app launcher, Start menu, dock, or desktop.
Check App Readiness
The NuQloud install page can also show readiness checks for:
- Installed app state.
- Service worker status.
- Notification permission.
- Push subscription status.
- Last received notification.
Use the refresh/re-register and test notification actions if your provider has push notifications configured.
Safari on macOS
Safari on macOS Sonoma 14 or later supports File → Add to Dock. This is Safari's own web-app flow, separate from NuQloud's Chromium-based install button. Its browser storage is separate, so keep your Authentication File available for sign-in in the new app. The current NuQloud setup recommendation remains Chrome, Brave, or another Chromium-based browser; this review did not validate Safari feature parity. See Apple's web-app instructions.
If the Install Button Does Not Appear
Try this:
- Use Chrome, Edge, Brave, or Chromium.
- Refresh the Dashboard.
- Check the browser address bar for an install icon.
- Open the browser menu and look for Install NuQloud or Install app.
- Make sure you are signed in over HTTPS.
Best Practice
Even if you use another browser for everything else, install one Chromium-based browser just for NuQloud. It keeps the PWA experience cleaner and more predictable.