> 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 ![](/files/-LIeS-MKTjqo3UzcNWPC) icon in the OS system tray. Double click on the icon to open and use the EMOTIV app

**Windows:**

![](/files/-LIeS-MMhgn3PmfrpjLn)

**Mac:**

![](/files/-LIeS-MOrn7YrSwNzjJB)