To set up your Cricut Explore or Cricut Maker machine, follow these steps:
- Plug in the machine and power it on.
- Connect the machine to your computer with the USB cord or pair it via Bluetooth.
- Go to design.cricut.com/setup in your browser.
- Download and install Design Space for Desktop (help article).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in or create your Cricut ID, and set up your new machine.
- You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to do a test cut.
- Plug in the machine and power it on.
- Pair your Android or iOS device with Cricut machine via Bluetooth.
- Download and install the Design Space app (help article).
- Launch the app, then sign in or create a Cricut ID.
- Tap the menu and select Machine Setup.
- Select your machine model and follow the on-screen prompts to complete setup.
- You will know the setup is complete when you are prompted to do a test cut.
Tip: Your machine is registered and activated during machine setup. If you did not complete setup when you connected your machine to your computer for the first time, re-connect your machine, go to design.cricut.com/setup or select New Machine Setup through the Design Space menu and follow the on-screen prompts.