cursor-install-auth

# Cursor Install & Auth Install Cursor IDE and authenticate your account. Covers all platforms, plan activation, and VS Code migration. ## Installation ### macOS ```bash # Option 1: Direct download open https://cursor.com/download # Option 2: Homebrew brew install --cask cursor ``` After install, drag Cursor.app to Applications. First launch may require: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Allow. ### Linux ```bash # Download AppImage curl -fSL https://download.cursor.com/linux/appImage/x64 -o cursor.AppImage chmod +x cursor.AppImage ./cursor.AppImage # Or via .deb (Debian/Ubuntu) curl -fSL https://download.cursor.com/linux/deb/x64 -o cursor.deb sudo dpkg -i cursor.deb ``` Add to PATH for terminal launching: ```bash # Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc alias cursor='/path/to/cursor.AppImage' ``` ### Windows Download installer from [cursor.com/download](https://cursor.com/download). Run the `.exe` installer. Cursor installs per-user (no admin required by default). ## Authentication ### First Launch Sign-In 1. Launch Cursor 2. Click **Sign In** in the welcome screen 3. Choose auth method: - **GitHub** (recommended for developers) - **Google** - **Email + password** 4. Browser opens for OAuth flow 5. Approve the authorization 6. Return to Cursor -- it detects the auth automatically ### Plan Activation After sign-in, your plan is automatically active: | Plan | Price | Includes | |------|-------|----------| | **Free** | $0/mo | 50 slow premium requests/month...