# The Synnax Console

> Install and use the Synnax Console.

The Synnax Console is a desktop application for visualizing data, controlling hardware, and managing a Synnax Core. It runs on Windows 11 and macOS Sequoia or later.

## Install

Install the Console by downloading the latest release for your operating system:



[Download v0.58.3 for macOS](https://github.com/synnaxlabs/synnax/releases/download/console/v0.58.3/Synnax_0.58.3_aarch64.dmg)[ Download v0.58.3 for Windows](https://github.com/synnaxlabs/synnax/releases/download/console/v0.58.3/Synnax_0.58.3_x64-setup.exe)

Releases for other operating systems and older versions can be found on the [releases page](https://github.com/synnaxlabs/synnax/releases).



After downloading and installing the Console, you’ll see the following splash screen:

![](https://synnax.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/docs/console/get-started/window-light.png)

## Connecting a Core

Connect to a Core by clicking the **Add a Core** button and entering your connection parameters.

[](https://synnax.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/docs/console/clusters/connect-dark.mp4#t=0.001)

| Parameter    | Description                                                                                  |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Host**     | The hostname or IP address of the Core.                                                      |
| **Port**     | The port number of the Core.                                                                 |
| **Secure**   | Whether to use TLS when connecting to the Core. This parameter only works with secure Cores. |
| **Username** | The username to use when connecting to the Core.                                             |
| **Password** | The password to use when connecting to the Core.                                             |

## Requirements

### Hardware

|             | Minimum                                             | Recommended                                          |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| **CPU**     | Intel Core i5 (8th gen) / AMD Ryzen 5 (3000 series) | Intel Core i7 (10th gen) / AMD Ryzen 7 (4000 series) |
| **RAM**     | 8 GB                                                | 16 GB or more                                        |
| **Storage** | 2 GB available                                      | 4 GB available (SSD recommended)                     |

### Graphics

The Console is GPU-intensive: high-frequency plotting and dense schematics need a dedicated graphics card for smooth performance.

|             | Minimum                      | Recommended                      |
| ----------- | ---------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| **GPU**     | NVIDIA GTX 1030 / AMD RX 550 | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5600 XT |
| **VRAM**    | 2 GB                         | 6 GB or more                     |
| **DirectX** | Version 12                   | Version 12 Ultimate              |
| **OpenGL**  | Version 4.5                  | Version 4.6                      |

Integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Vega) work, but performance drops with multiple high-frequency streams, long time ranges, or complex schematics.

### Display

Use a display of at least 1920x1080. A 4K display is preferred for extended use.