Desktop · Guide

Prepare and install

Install on Windows or macOS, sign in, pair a console and grant storage access.

1. Install for your operating system

• Windows x64：Download the .msi installer, double-click it, complete the wizard and open Ludora from the Start menu.
• macOS Universal：Download and open the .dmg, drag Ludora into Applications and launch it from there. If macOS reports a source or permission issue, keep the complete message and confirm the package with support.

2. Sign in and bind your console

1. Open the desktop client and sign in to your Ludora account. Both devices need network access; local file transfer also requires a reachable local network.
2. Open the pairing screen in the console client and keep its code current. On the desktop, choose Devices → Add device → Pairing code, enter the displayed code and confirm.
3. Return to the device list and verify the console identity. LAN discovery or entering an IP establishes a direct connection, not account binding. If pairing fails, refresh the code on the console.

3. Connect a game folder on the computer

1. Open Resources, select the computer-based source and choose Pick a folder beside Game folder. Select the folder containing game files you are authorized to use.
2. Verify the target console at the top of the page, then choose Turn on. Wait for library organization and share configuration, and review the games found and connection status.
3. Refresh the library on the target console and confirm it can see and read the files. A successful check on the computer alone does not replace this console-side check. Use Refresh games after adding files and keep the computer awake during transfers.

For NAS or cloud storage, select the corresponding source under Resources before configuring it; do not enter a NAS address in the local-folder field. Cloud-only downloads do not require opening a local computer folder.

How to check that setup is ready

• Confirm the paired console is the one you intend to manage.
• Grant access only to folders you intend to share and check that the console can reach them.
• Keep the computer awake while it is serving local files.

If you get stuck, contact support with the platform, version and error message.