Cricut machine Setup on windows & mac

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Cricut users can easily set up their machines through cricut.com/setup. It’s a dedicated Cricut website that deals with everything related to the Cricut machine. With the help of this, you can easily complete your machine’s setup without getting interrupted by technical glitches. Let’s have a close view of your machine’s setup.

Every new user must know about the Cricut Design Space software, which is an in-built Cricut software that provides you with plenty of images, fonts and pre-made designs.

What is a Cricut Machine Used For?

The Cricut machine is an electronic device that is capable of cutting different designs on various materials, such as paper, vinyl, cardstock, fabric, leather, wood and iron-on transfers. It seems like a printer when it’s actually an advanced cutting machine. It offers you options for cutting, sewing, customizing, and even more.

You can set up your Cricut machine on any operating device like Windows, Mac, iOS and Android. You are only required to download and install the Design Space.

How to Install Cricut Machine on Windows/ Mac?

If you are setting up your Cricut machine on a desktop like Windows or Mac, you will go through the cricut.com/setup website and allow the Design Space download. Let’s see the steps below.

  1. First, connect your Cricut machine to a power source.
  2. After that, power on your cutting machine.
  3. Next, connect your Cricut machine to your Windows or Mac computer.
  4. Then, use a USB cable to connect both devices.
  5. You can also use Bluetooth if you don’t have a USB cable.
  6. Now, go to the cricut.com/setup website using a web browser.
  1. After that, go through the on-screen directions to finish the setup.
  2. Now, use your Cricut ID credentials to sign in to the Design Space software.

The machine will confirm the setup by providing a message and a prompt for a test cut.

How to Install Cricut Machine on iOS/ Android?

If you don’t want to use a desktop on your machine, you have a choice to use your mobile device at their place. Here are the steps to install the Cricut machine on iOS/Android.

  1. First, connect a Cricut machine to a power source and turn it on.
  2. Move to the Google Play Store/App Store on your Android and iOS and install Design Space.
  1. Once you downloaded and installed the application, launch it.
  2. Now, use the Cricut ID and Password to sign in to the Design Space program.
  3. If you are a beginner and setting up your machine for the very first time, select Create an ID.
  4. The app will give you the option to sign in and create a Cricut ID. Choose the latter.
  5. After that, go to the menu and choose the Cricut New Machine Setup option.
  6. Then, choose your Cricut model to start over.
  7. Go through and follow the on-screen directions.

Once you complete all the steps, your machine will show a message that will prompt you to take a test cut.

How to Get Design Space on Windows/ Mac?

As you know, the Design Space program is essential to operate your Cricut machine; you will have to download and install it. So, during setup, you will need to follow these steps to get it on your Windows system.

  1. Ensure that your Windows/Mac system is connected over a stable internet connection.
  2. Move to your web browser and visit cricut.com/setup.
  3. Then, find the Design Space for your system version.
  4. Now, tap the “Download button” to get Design Space.
  1. After that, let the download process finish.
  1. The Cricut software will be saved under the Downloads folder.
  2. Go to that folder and “double-click” your downloaded file.
  1. Now, the installation process will start. Let the process complete.
  2. After that, use your Cricut ID credentials to sign in to your Cricut account.
  1. In case you don’t have an account already, create a new one.

That’s how you can get the Design Space on your Windows/Mac and complete the setup.

How to Get Design Space on iOS/Android?

Getting the Design Space app on a mobile device is easier. You just need one simple click. Let’s check the steps.

  1. Move to App Store in iOS and Play Store in Android.
  2. After that, look for the Cricut Design Space.
  3. Click the Get button to download the Design Space.
  4. Your iOS/Android device will download the app easily.
  5. Once the Cricut app gets fully downloaded, launch it.
  6. Continue with signing in to your Cricut account using your Cricut ID details.
  7. For new users, creating an account will be an option.

Now, you have successfully downloaded and installed the Cricut Design Space app on your smartphone.

Answer: You can connect both with Bluetooth. Confirm that your Cricut machine is turned on and within a distance of 10-15 feet from your mobile device. First, make sure that Bluetooth is on your device and choose your Cricut machine from the list of available devices. Now, the devices will get paired with each other.

Answer: Yes, the process of setting up a new Cricut machine is easy. You only have to plug your Cricut machine into a power source and get the Design Space. Then, you can easily sign in to the Design Space using your Cricut ID and password.