granola-install-auth

# Granola Install & Auth ## Overview Install Granola, the AI notepad that captures meeting audio directly from your device (no bot joins the call), transcribes with GPT-4o/Claude, and produces structured notes with action items. Supports Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Slack Huddles, and WebEx. ## Prerequisites - macOS 12+ or Windows 10+ (iOS/Android for mobile) - Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook account - Active internet connection for initial auth ## Instructions ### Step 1 — Download and Install ```bash # macOS via Homebrew brew install --cask granola # Or download directly open "https://www.granola.ai/download" ``` Windows: download the installer from `granola.ai/download` and run the `.exe`. ### Step 2 — Create Account and Authenticate 1. Launch Granola 2. Click **Sign up** — authenticate with Google or Microsoft 3. Granola uses WorkOS for SSO; enterprise users may see their IdP login (Okta, Azure AD) ### Step 3 — Grant System Permissions **macOS (critical — both required):** ``` System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone → Enable Granola System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen & System Audio Recording → Enable Granola ``` The Screen Recording permission is required because macOS bundles system audio capture under that category — Granola does **not** record your screen. **Windows:** Microphone permissions are granted automatically. Confirm at: ``` Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone → Granola enabled ``` ### Step 4 — Connect Calendar ...