Quick Start Guide

Everything starts here.

Download the Spark app, sign up, and we'll take care of the rest.
Step 1

Spark Setup

Go from download to creation in minutes.

* Supports Windows 10/11 and macOS 11+
Using Linux? View setup guide
  • Install: Run the downloaded installerPlease allow the administrator permission requested by Spark during installation. A reboot may be required during installation on Windows.
  • Activate: Verify your account
  • Create: Launch your workstationYour first workstation launch can take slightly longer due to initial setup and configuration. Future launches will be quicker.
Spark Account Setup
Spark Launch workstation
Step 2

Sync & Manage Files

Your local workflow, mirrored to the cloud.

  • Setup: ShareSync auto-configuresYou may be asked to allow ShareSync permissions in your system settings. These prompts are normal and required for file syncing and system integration.
  • Sync: Sync files automatically
Spark ShareSync setup and download initialization
On your Spark workstation
Quick Sync Check & Storage Guide
1. Verify Sync Performance
1
Upload Test File

Download this small text file and upload it via the File Storage tab in your app.

Get Test File
2
Confirm Sync

On your workstation, open the Personal Drive. If the file is there, your sync is active!

2. Storage Locations & Tips

Spark storage is split by where the files physically live and which devices can see them. The selected location name in File Storage tells you which one you are using.

ShareSync:

Your Personal Drive keeps your files synced and easy to access across your workstation and signed-in devices, including laptops, mobiles and iPads.

Local Storage:

Files stored on this Spark workstation stay available only on this workstation and do not sync to your other devices.

Temporary Storage:

It is high-speed local storage attached to the workstation. Data survives reboots but is wiped on shutdown.

On your device (local)

Device ShareSync
Windows File Explorer → Spark ShareSync
Mac Finder → Spark ShareSync

On your workstation

OS ShareSync Local Storage Temporary Storage
Windows File Explorer → Personal This PC → Windows (C:) This PC → Temporary Storage (Z:, Y:, X:, ...)
Linux ~/Spark\ ShareSync / /mnt/nvme1, /mnt/nvme2, ...
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You're all set!

You're now ready to create, connect, and collaborate from anywhere.

Need more help?

Explore our detailed documentation or reach out for direct support.