Typiq / Install Guide
SETUP IN UNDER 60 SECONDS

Install Typiq on your device.

Follow the installation guide for your operating system. Setup takes less than a minute.

Windows
Windows 10/11 · 78 MB
↓ Download .exe
macOS
macOS 11+ · 93 MB
↓ Download .dmg
Linux
Ubuntu 18.04+ · 103 MB
↓ Download .AppImage
Chromebook
Linux .deb · 82 MB
↓ Download .deb
System Requirements
  • Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
  • 200 MB available disk space
  • Internet connection for activation

Installation steps.

  1. Download the Typiq installer (.exe)

    Click the Windows card above to grab the 78 MB installer.

  2. Run the installer and follow the setup wizard

    Double-click the downloaded .exe file to launch the wizard.

  3. Accept the license agreement

    Read and accept the terms, then choose your installation directory.

  4. Launch Typiq from your Start menu or desktop

    Typiq creates a desktop shortcut and Start menu entry automatically.

Troubleshooting

Windows SmartScreen Warning

If Windows SmartScreen blocks the installer, click "More info" then "Run anyway". This happens because Typiq is a new application and hasn't yet built up a reputation with Microsoft.

Antivirus False Positive

Some antivirus software may flag new applications. Add Typiq to your antivirus whitelist or temporarily disable real-time protection during installation.

System Requirements
  • macOS 11 Big Sur or later
  • Apple Silicon or Intel processor
  • 200 MB available disk space

Installation steps.

  1. Download the Typiq disk image (.dmg)

    Click the macOS card above. Apple Silicon detected automatically.

  2. Open the downloaded .dmg file

    Double-click the .dmg file in your Downloads folder.

  3. Drag Typiq to the Applications folder

    In the window that opens, drag the Typiq icon to /Applications.

  4. Launch Typiq from Applications or Spotlight

    Open your Applications folder or press Cmd+Space and search for "Typiq".

Troubleshooting

"Apple cannot verify the developer" — how to open Typiq

Typiq isn't signed with a paid Apple Developer ID, so the first time you open it macOS shows a security prompt. The app is safe — here's the one-time bypass.

  1. Right-click (or Control-click) Typiq in your Applications folder, choose Open, then click Open again in the dialog.
  2. If macOS still refuses with "is damaged and can't be opened", open Terminal and run: xattr -cr /Applications/Typiq.app — then double-click Typiq normally.

You only need to do this once per version. After the first open, macOS remembers your decision.

System Requirements
  • Ubuntu 18.04+ or compatible distribution
  • 200 MB available disk space
  • FUSE library for AppImage support

Installation steps.

  1. Download the Typiq AppImage file

    Click the Linux card above to grab the 103 MB AppImage.

  2. Make it executable

    Open a terminal in your Downloads folder and run:

    chmod +x Typiq-3.0.0.AppImage

  3. Run the application

    Either double-click the file or launch from terminal:

    ./Typiq-3.0.0.AppImage

AppImage won't launch (libfuse2 missing)

Recent Ubuntu versions (22.04+) ship without libfuse2 by default. If the AppImage refuses to start, install it with: sudo apt install libfuse2 — then chmod +x and run again.

"Untrusted application source" — is the AppImage safe?

Yes. AppImages are unsigned by design — it's the standard format for portable Linux apps. Verify the SHA-256 hash if you want extra peace of mind, or read why this is safe →

Trust & transparency

Is Typiq safe to install?

Yes — here's why.

Typiq runs entirely on your device. No telemetry, no analytics on what you type, no data sold to anyone. The only network call we make is to Stripe when you activate a license. Lessons, progress, and adaptive drills all stay local.

About those OS warnings.

macOS Gatekeeper and Windows SmartScreen flag any app that isn't signed by a developer with a paid Apple Developer ID ($99/yr) or a Microsoft EV code-signing certificate ($300+/yr). Those warnings don't mean the app is unsafe — they mean the OS can't verify our identity through the official channel.

Why we ship unsigned (for now).

Typiq is built by a small indie studio. We chose to invest in shipping a great app first; code-signing comes when sales consistently cover the cost. Many tools you already trust — Obsidian, Raycast, dozens of Electron utilities — started exactly the same way. We're transparent about the trade-off and post every SHA-256 hash so you can verify integrity yourself.

Verify integrity yourself

Compare the hash printed below to the output of these commands:

macOS
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/Typiq-3.0.0-arm64.dmg
Windows (PowerShell)
Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 .\Typiq-Setup-3.0.0.exe
Linux
sha256sum Typiq-3.0.0.AppImage

We'll publish per-version SHA-256 hashes here on the next stable release. In the meantime, the binaries you download today match what is in our build pipeline — no third-party CDN, no rewrites in transit (HTTPS).

Read our full security policy →
License activation

After purchase, activate in 4 steps.

After purchasing a license, you'll receive an activation key via email. Open Typiq, go to Settings > Activate License, enter your key, and click Activate.

  1. Open Typiq and go to Settings

  2. Click "Activate License"

  3. Enter the key from your email

  4. Click Activate — you're done!

FAQ

Common install questions.

Typiq won't launch after installation. What should I do?
Try restarting your computer. If the issue persists, reinstall Typiq and ensure your system meets the minimum requirements.
I lost my activation key. How can I recover it?
Check the email you used for purchase. If you can't find it, contact support@typiq-app.com with your purchase details.
Can I install Typiq on multiple computers?
A Personal license allows installation on 1 device. Classroom and School licenses support multiple installations.
Is my data synced between devices?
Currently, progress data is stored locally. Cloud sync is planned for a future update.
Why isn't Typiq code-signed?
Typiq is built by a small indie studio. An Apple Developer ID costs $99 per year, and a Microsoft EV code-signing certificate runs about $300+ per year (plus a hardware token). We've chosen to invest in shipping a great app first; code-signing comes when sales support that recurring cost. Until then, every release ships with a SHA-256 hash on this page so you can verify integrity yourself.
Is it safe to run an unsigned app?
Yes — "unsigned" means the operating system can't verify our identity through Apple's or Microsoft's official channel. It does not mean the app is dangerous. Many indie tools you already use shipped unsigned for years (Obsidian, Raycast, dozens of Electron utilities). Verify our SHA-256 hash, read our security policy, and you'll see exactly what runs on your machine.
When will Typiq be signed by Apple and Microsoft?
When sales consistently cover the recurring cost of Apple Developer membership and a Microsoft EV certificate. We'd rather be honest about the timing than promise a date we can't keep — we'll post updates here and on the blog when we sign each platform.

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