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Installing OpenBB on your devices

OpenBB is now available as a Progressive Web App (PWA) for desktop, iOS, and Android devices. This guide will walk you through the installation process for each platform.

Desktop Installation

You can install OpenBB as a PWA on your desktop computer using Chrome, Edge, or other Chromium-based browsers.

  1. Open your browser and navigate to https://pro.openbb.co.
  2. Look for the install icon in the address bar (usually a plus sign or computer icon).
  3. Click the install icon and follow the prompts to add OpenBB to your desktop.

Here's a quick video demonstration:

iOS Installation

  1. Open Safari on your iOS device and navigate to https://pro.openbb.co.
  2. Tap the share button at the bottom of the screen (the square with an arrow pointing upward).
  3. Scroll down and tap "Add to Home Screen".
  4. Name the app "OpenBB" and tap "Add".
  5. OpenBB Workspace icon will now appear on your home screen.

Here's a video showing the process:

Android Installation

  1. Open Chrome on your Android device and go to https://pro.openbb.co.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
  3. Select "Add to Home screen" from the dropdown menu.
  4. Name the app "OpenBB" and tap "Add".
  5. OpenBB Workspace icon will now be available on your home screen.

Here's a video showing the process:

Using OpenBB as a PWA

Once installed, you can use OpenBB Workspace on your device just like you would on a desktop browser. The PWA version includes all the features of the web version, optimized for various screen sizes and touch interfaces where applicable.

Key features available in the PWA include:

  • Native-like experience on mobile and desktop devices
  • Access to all OpenBB Workspace features
  • Responsive design for various screen sizes
  • Touch-friendly interface on mobile devices
  • Shortcut to easily access OpenBB Workspace

For the best experience, we recommend using the latest version of your browser (Chrome is recommended as well).

Want More Details?

For a more in-depth look at the OpenBB PWA, including its benefits and the story behind it, check out our detailed blog post: OpenBB Workspace is Now Available on Mobile