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StudioCDN Mac / OS X Installation

This page shows you how to install StudioCDN on your Mac OS X computer.

– Mac must be running OS X 10.7 (Snow Leopard) or higher.

1. Download the Installation File:  

2. Uninstall any Previous Versions:
Open Applications and see if you have a previous version of StudioCDN installed. If you do first drag any icons from the Dock onto Trash to remove them.  Then drag the application from Application onto Trash to uninstall.

3. Double click the Installation File:
To Start Click on Downloads on the Dock and select the .dmg file (which is probably the first file in the list).  The Installer will open:

studiocdn_installer

4. Install StudioCDN:
To install StudioCDN, Drag the StudioCDN icon and drop onto Applications folder to install.  Please wait for the installation to run, the Application icon on your dock will jump up and down when complete.

5. Install StudioCDN Portal:
To install StudioCDN Portal, Drag the StudioCDN Portal icon onto Applications folder to install. Repeat with the StudioCDN Portal.url icon.  This will install instantly.

6. Close the Installer:
You can now close the installer.

7. Optional: StudioCDN
Open Applications and drag the StudioCDN icon onto your Dock for easier frequent access.

studiocdn_dock

8. Optional: StudioCDN Portal 
Open Applications and drag the StudioCDN Portal icon onto the right side of your Dock. Hold the icon underneath the others so they move apart and make a space for you to drop it.  This icon cannot be placed in the normal Dock area.

studiocdn_portal_dock

9. Trash Temporary Installation Files:
There will be a temporary StudioCDN installation file on your desktop. You can drag this to Trash to tidy up.

10. Accept Web Warning :
When you first run the client you will see a warning that the application was downloaded from the Web.  Please accept this to continue.

At this stage you have now successfully downloaded the StudioCDN application. This next section goes over how to configure the StudioCDN application for use.

First open the application. StudioCDN has two pages, the Sending and the Configuration page. The application always opens up to the Sending page where you securely send files from your computer. To switch to the Configuration page please click on the gear symbol located at the bottom of the application on the left corner. This icon is shown in the picture below.

gear

You have now come to the Configuration page where you are able to change Sender, Message, and Content settings. In order to use this application it is required to set up your Sender information. Depending on your organization you will either use a Desktop or Login Authorization. For Desktop you will only need to enter in your organization’s keyword, for Login you will also need to enter you sender email and password.

While not required you can also change your default sending message as well at this stage. In the next section you can choose your own Subject, Body, and Signature. It is required that you have a Subject and Body for each package you send.

If you know for certain your account isn’t immediately authorized or if you get an email from Amazon after sending your first package, please go to the third guide in the Installation section of the Documents page, “Authorizing Your Account After Sending Your First Package”.