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Install the Tallyfy desktop app

How to install the Tallyfy desktop app

The Tallyfy desktop app wraps the same web application you already use - so all features work the same - but adds desktop benefits like native notifications and system tray access.

Why use the desktop app?

  • Native notifications - Get task reminders even when your browser is closed
  • System tray - Quick access from your menubar or taskbar
  • Automatic login - The app can import your existing Google or Microsoft login from Chrome, so you may already be logged in
  • Auto-updates - New versions install automatically
  • Dedicated window - Keep Tallyfy separate from your browser tabs

Download and install

Download the installer for your platform:

PlatformDownload
macOS (Apple Silicon)Tallyfy-1.0.0-arm64.dmg ↗
macOS (Intel)Tallyfy-1.0.0.dmg ↗
WindowsTallyfy-Setup-1.0.0.exe ↗

macOS

  1. Download the .dmg file for your Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon)
  2. Open the DMG and drag the Tallyfy icon to your Applications folder
  3. On first launch, right-click the app and select Open to bypass Gatekeeper (the app isn’t notarized yet)
  4. If you see a “damaged” error, open Terminal and run: xattr -cr /Applications/Tallyfy.app

Windows

  1. Download the .exe installer
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  3. On first launch, Windows SmartScreen may show a warning - click More info then Run anyway
  4. The app appears in your Start menu

Linux

Linux builds aren’t currently available. Contact support if you need Linux support.

System requirements

PlatformMinimum version
macOS12.0 (Monterey) or later
WindowsWindows 10 or later
LinuxUbuntu 22.04 or equivalent

Signing in

On first launch, the app automatically tries to import your existing login from Chrome. If you’re already signed into Google or Microsoft in Chrome, you may be logged into Tallyfy right away.

If automatic login doesn’t work:

  1. Click any sign-in option (Google, Microsoft, email)
  2. Complete the authentication flow - it opens in your system browser
  3. Return to the desktop app after signing in

Troubleshooting

macOS shows “app is damaged” error

This happens because the app isn’t notarized yet. Fix it by running:

Terminal window
xattr -cr /Applications/Tallyfy.app

Windows SmartScreen warning

Click More info then Run anyway. This warning appears because the app doesn’t have an extended validation certificate yet.

Not logged in automatically

Chrome cookie import requires access to Chrome’s Safe Storage. On macOS, you’ll be prompted to allow Keychain access - click Allow to enable automatic login.

App won’t start

Make sure you have the correct version for your system architecture (Intel vs Apple Silicon on Mac, 64-bit vs 32-bit on Windows).

Tutorials > Create an organization

Create a Tallyfy account using email or Microsoft/Google sign-in, set up your organization workspace, and manage centralized login across multiple organizations.

Integrations > Authentication and SSO

Tallyfy offers free SSO for paid plans - connect to Microsoft Entra ID, Google Workspace, Okta, OneLogin or JumpCloud with SSO-only enforcement and automatic account provisioning on first login.

Authentication > Integrate Google Workspace

Set up Google Workspace SAML SSO with Tallyfy by creating a custom SAML app in Google, configuring attribute mappings, and exchanging config details with Tallyfy Support for single sign-on with automatic user provisioning.
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