First use

First launch of CrvenaOS

Thank you for choosing CrvenaOS. Congratulations on installing this fast and practical operating system. We will show you a few simple steps to get started quickly.

1. Signing in to CrvenaOS

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CrvenaOS is already installed, the computer is on, and you see the sign-in screen. Click the username (in the example “crvena”, but you will see the name you set during installation). Next, enter the password you set during installation.

Note

In CrvenaOS this password is used not only for signing in but also for important actions such as installing and uninstalling programs or certain settings. This helps keep your data more secure.

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Enter password

Enter your password and sign in to the system. Welcome to CrvenaOS!

Enter password
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Desktop

After signing in you will see the CrvenaOS desktop, ready to use.

Desktop

2. Activating your CrvenaOS licence

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During first use the “Crvena OS Activation” window appears. Enter your activation key and click “Activate”, or choose “Get a 7-day trial” if you do not have a licence yet.

Note

Without a key or trial you will not be able to use the App Store and some system settings. Access to some updates and technical support may be limited. Technical support and licence purchase links are available in the same window.

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After successful activation you will see the confirmation “Activation was successful”. Click “OK” to continue. If you have any problems or questions, contact technical support.

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3. Basic actions in CrvenaOS

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Launch applications

On the bottom dock, click the grid icon to open the app menu and launch installed applications.

Launch applications
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Application store

Open the application store icon on the dock — a manager with over 60,000 apps for every need.

Application store
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Settings

Click the gear icon on the dock to open Settings and customise the system to your preferences.

Settings

System Requirements

Runs on modern hardware.

ArchitectureAMD64 (Intel/AMD 64-bit)
ProcessorMinimum 2 GHz
RAM4 GB (recommended)
Disk spaceAt least 25 GB free
CrvenaOS resource monitoring and disk usage tools