Getting Set Up with Blast Office

January 15, 2025   Getting Started   getting-started   setup

Getting started with Blast Office is straightforward. This guide walks you through downloading the application, installing it on your platform, creating an account, and signing in.

Step 1: Download Blast Office

Visit the download page to get the installer for your operating system:

  • Linux: Choose from .deb, .rpm, or AppImage packages for Intel/AMD or ARM
  • Windows: Download the installer for Intel/AMD or ARM
  • macOS: Download the .dmg for Apple Silicon

Step 2: Install the Application

Follow the installation instructions for your platform on the download page. Installation typically takes just a few minutes.

Step 3: Create an Account

When you first launch Blast Office, you’ll be prompted to create an account:

  1. Click Sign Up on the welcome screen
  2. Your default web browser will open to the Blast Office sign-up page
  3. Enter your email address and create a password
  4. Verify your email address

Blast Office uses the blast:// protocol handler to communicate between the web browser and the desktop application during the authentication flow.

Step 4: Sign In

After creating your account:

  1. Click Sign In in the application
  2. Your browser will open to the sign-in page
  3. Enter your credentials
  4. You’ll be redirected back to the application automatically via the blast:// protocol handler

Step 5: Initial Configuration

Once signed in, you can configure Blast Office to your liking:

  • Token Balance: Check your token balance in the status bar. New accounts start with a small number of free tokens.
  • Preferences: Open Settings to configure the application appearance, default behavior, and AI preferences.
  • Purchase Tokens: Visit app.blastoffice.com to purchase additional tokens or subscribe to a plan.

You’re all set! Start exploring Blast Office by creating a document, chatting with the AI, or browsing the tutorials.

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