Amazon Quick Desktop - Installation Guide

Checked against official AWS documentation on 17 Oct 2026

Availability: The Amazon Quick desktop app is generally available on macOS and Windows (announced September 2026). It is available in 7 AWS Regions: US East (N. Virginia), Asia Pacific (Sydney), US West (Oregon), Europe (Ireland), Europe (London), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Europe (Frankfurt). Asia Pacific (Singapore) and Asia Pacific (Thailand) are not on this list. Source: What's New · Supported AWS Regions

1. Prerequisites

Verify your system meets the following minimum requirements before installing. Source: AWS Documentation

macOS

Requirement	Minimum
Operating System	macOS 13 (Ventura) or later*
Processor	Apple Silicon (M1 or later)
Memory	8 GB RAM
Disk Space	2 GB available for installation. 10 GB or more recommended
Internet	Required for sign-in, AI model access, and connected services

Windows

Requirement	Minimum
Operating System	Windows 10 version 1903 or later (64-bit)**
Processor	x86_64 compatible
Memory	8 GB RAM
Disk Space	2 GB available for installation. 10 GB or more recommended
Internet	Required for sign-in, AI model access, and connected services

* Official AWS sources differ as of 17 Oct 2026: the User Guide lists macOS 12, while the Download page lists macOS 13 (Ventura). This guide uses the stricter requirement. Check the Download page before installing.

** Official AWS sources differ in specificity: the User Guide lists Windows 10 (64-bit) or later, while the Download page lists Windows 10 version 1903 or later. This guide combines both requirements.

Note: 10 GB or more disk space is recommended if you plan to use search indexing and knowledge graph features on local folders.

Where your data lives: Amazon Quick runs in the cloud. Conversations, memory, knowledge graph, agent-produced files, and the index of content you make searchable are kept in your Amazon Quick account. The desktop app keeps only what it needs locally: folder permissions, local connector configuration, and sign-in credentials. Adding a folder grants access only; if you turn on full-content search or knowledge graph extraction for a folder, Quick uploads that folder's files. Sources: What is Amazon Quick on desktop? · Knowledge

2. Download

Choose your platform and download the installer.

Download for macOS (Apple Silicon) Download for Windows (x64)

Alternative method: Sign in to Amazon Quick on the web → In the left navigation, choose Extensions → find the desktop extension card and choose the download for your platform. You can also use the official Download Amazon Quick page.

Enterprise accounts: If your organization uses an Enterprise account, an administrator must complete Setting up Amazon Quick on desktop for enterprise deployments before you download or distribute the application.

3. Install

Follow the steps for your operating system.

1

Download the .dmg installer file

Click the macOS download button above or use the web app method.

2

Open the .dmg file

Double-click Amazon-Quick.dmg in your Downloads folder.

3

Drag Amazon Quick to Applications

In the installer window, drag the Amazon Quick icon to the Applications folder.

4

Open Amazon Quick

Launch from the Applications folder or Launchpad.

macOS Security Prompt: On first launch, macOS may display a security prompt saying the app was downloaded from the internet. Choose Open to continue. If macOS blocks the app, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll to Security, and choose Open Anyway.

1

Download the .exe installer file

Click the Windows download button above or use the web app method.

2

Run the installer

Double-click Amazon-Quick.exe and follow the on-screen prompts.

3

Launch Amazon Quick

After installation completes, open Amazon Quick from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

Windows SmartScreen: On first launch, Windows may display a SmartScreen prompt. Choose More info and then Run anyway to continue.

For administrators (fleet deployment): For a single-user silent install on Windows, run .\Amazon-Quick-Setup.exe /S. This installs Amazon Quick for the current user in %LOCALAPPDATA% and creates desktop and Start menu shortcuts. To deploy to a managed fleet with MDM (for example Microsoft Intune or Jamf), use the per-machine installers: a signed .pkg for macOS and a per-machine .exe for Windows. Managed policies (DisableSocialLogin, DisableAutoUpdates) use the preference domain com.aws.QuickWork.mac on macOS and HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Amazon\Quick on Windows. Sources: Enterprise deployments · Deploying to a managed fleet with MDM

4. Sign In

The sign-in process depends on your account type.

Personal accounts (Free / Plus / Max)

1

Choose your sign-in provider

Open the app → On the sign-in screen, choose "Continue with" → Select your provider (for example email, Amazon, Apple, Google, or GitHub).

2

Enter credentials

Enter your credentials on the provider's sign-in page.

3

Complete any MFA prompts and start

Complete any multi-factor authentication prompts. The app loads the Home screen.

Enterprise accounts (Professional / Enterprise)

1

Choose single sign-on

Open the app → On the sign-in screen, choose "Continue with single sign-on (SSO)". Optionally select your AWS Region, or choose Dynamic to detect it automatically.

2

Enter corporate credentials

A browser window opens. If you have no active Amazon Quick web session, sign in to Amazon Quick in the browser first; you are then redirected to your organization's identity provider. Enter your corporate credentials.

3

Start using Quick

After authentication succeeds, the app loads the Home screen.

Note: Enterprise sign-in ("Applies to: Enterprise Edition") becomes available only after your organization's administrator configures it. The email address in your identity provider must exactly match your Amazon Quick user email. See the enterprise deployment guide.

Which plans include the desktop app? Official AWS sources differ (checked 17 Oct 2026): the pricing page lists "Quick on your desktop" under Free, while the FAQ says the desktop app is available on Plus, Professional, and Enterprise, and that every new signup includes a free 30-day Plus trial with full desktop access. Check what your own plan includes.

5. Onboarding & Setup

Connect your data sources to unlock Quick's full potential.

After first sign-in, Amazon Quick guides you through an onboarding flow to connect your data sources:

Category	Description	Examples
Email	Calendar and email for meeting prep and action items	A calendar or email connector (for example Outlook)
Messaging	Threads, DMs, and channels — triage what matters	A messaging connector (for example Slack)
Local Files	Grant access to folders on your computer	Any folder on your machine

Tip: For each category, choose Connect to set it up or Dismiss to skip it. You can connect data sources later from Customize, on the Connectors tab. Local folders are managed in Customize → Knowledge. Source: Connectors

6. After Setup

You're ready! Here's what you'll see on the Home screen.

Personalized Greeting

A greeting based on the time of day and your name.

Chat Input Area

Start asking questions or requesting tasks immediately.

Connection Cards

Setup cards for any data sources you haven't connected yet.

Quick Briefs

A summary of your highest-priority feed items, with a link to open the full feed.

You're all set!

Start using Amazon Quick Desktop. Explore the full feature guide or try the use cases.

Feature Guide Use Cases

All content on this page is checked against official AWS sources (17 Oct 2026):
docs.aws.amazon.com — Getting started with Amazon Quick on desktop
Setting up Amazon Quick on desktop for enterprise deployments
Deploying Amazon Quick on desktop to a managed fleet with MDM
What is Amazon Quick on desktop?
Knowledge · Connectors · Mission Control
Supported AWS Regions · What's New: desktop app GA · Pricing · FAQs · Download