> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://emotiv.gitbook.io/cortex-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://emotiv.gitbook.io/cortex-manual/getting_started/running_the_app.md).

# Running the app

Once successfully installed, you can run EMOTIV app from the installation folder. When the App is running, you should be able to see ![](https://3658799575-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIeRq0fZhMtAZpE7gS_%2F-LIeRuULRxdpY8tb_g8D%2F-LIeS-MKTjqo3UzcNWPC%2Factive.jpg?generation=1532941836393344\&alt=media) icon in the OS system tray. Double click on the icon to open and use the EMOTIV app

**Windows:**

![](https://3658799575-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIeRq0fZhMtAZpE7gS_%2F-LIeRuULRxdpY8tb_g8D%2F-LIeS-MMhgn3PmfrpjLn%2FArtboard%20Copy.jpg?generation=1532941836386710\&alt=media)

**Mac:**

![](https://3658799575-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LIeRq0fZhMtAZpE7gS_%2F-LIeRuULRxdpY8tb_g8D%2F-LIeS-MOrn7YrSwNzjJB%2FArtboard.jpg?generation=1532941836386672\&alt=media)