# How do I install the sipgate app on macOS?
To install the sipgate app on your Mac, you can [use this download link](https://www.sipgate.de/app#download) . Once the download is complete, run the downloaded file to start the installation process.
Once the sipgate.dmg window is open, simply drag the **sipgate**icon onto the **Applications** /**Applications** icon in Finder. This will install the sipgate app on your Mac and it will now be in Finder under **Applications** to be found.
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**Tip:** Here you can find [more articles](https://help.sipgate.de/hc/de/sections/10721980552733-Erste-Schritte-mit-der-sipgate-App) about the sipgate app.
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#### How can I set up sipgate app notifications?
To see sipgate app notifications in Notifications, go to the Mac-**settings** and select the section **Notifications** . There you should see sipgate, but it will probably be marked as **and** . To receive notifications from the sipgate app, set it to **on** and choose as banner style **alerts**. Depending on your preferences and needs, you can adjust further settings individually.
#### How can I set the sipgate app as the default app for calls?
**MacOS 10-15 (Sequoia), 26 (Tahoe)**
To set the sipgate app as the default for calls, follow the path below: **Facetime ➔ Settings ➔ General ➔ Default for Calls ➔** **Set sipgate app as default.**
**Note**: In version 26.0/26.1 the setting is missing, so update to 26.2.
#### Network installation of the sipgate app
We recommend using the app on the web: \
Users always have the current version and user rights are sufficient.
**Note**: Local administrator rights are required for the installation or an update of the sipgate app with Windows.
Local administrator rights are required for the installation or an update of the sipgate app on MacOS. To avoid manual updates by users, the use of a software management tool is recommended:
* **baramundi**: Use the [software distribution](https://www.baramundi.com/de-de/it-loesungen/softwareverteilung/).
* **installomator**: Use the [GitHub](https://github.com/Installomator/Installomator)-repository to find the current .[yml file](https://desktop.download.sipgate.com/latest.yml) and automatically check for new versions.
#### What system requirements do I need for network installation?
**Supported:**\
**Hardware**: x86 CPU or ARM CPU (M1/M2/M3/M4)
**Software:** MacOS 12.x / 13.x / 14.x / 15.x / 26.x
**Not supported:**\
macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)\
macOS 10.14 (Mojave)\
macOS 10.15 (Catalina)\
macOS 11 (Big Sur)\
Terminal server use
#### How can I uninstall sipgate?
You can simply uninstall the sipgate app by dragging the sipgate app icon from MacOS ➔ Finder ➔ Applications to the trash.
If you want to remove all files of the app from your computer, proceed as follows:
* The **Finder** open
* go to /Users/**$USER**/Library/Application Support/sipgate-desktop
* Delete this file
Replace $User with your own Mac username:\
E.g.: /Users/**Mustermann**/Library/Application Support/sipgate-desktop
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