Edited: May 27, 2025
What you need
- Cricut Mug Press
- USB cable (comes in the box)
- Compatible Windows/Mac computer with USB Type-A port
- Design Space software
How to activate
Cricut Mug Press is activated through the Design Space software on a Windows or Mac computer.
If Design Space is not currently installed on your computer:
- Navigate to www.cricut.com/setup on a Windows or Mac computer.
- Click in the search field and either type in your product or scroll and select your product.
- Select the box to agree to Cricut Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, then click Download and follow the onscreen prompts to save and run the downloaded file.
- Sign in with your Cricut ID and password. If you don't yet have a Cricut ID, create one to continue.
- The new product setup screen will appear. Select Set up a heat press > Continue > Cricut Mug Press.
- Follow on-screen prompts to connect your press, check firmware, and complete the activation.
- When activation is complete, select Get Started or visit our Cricut Mug Press Fundamentals page.
If Design Space is already installed on your computer:
- Launch Design Space and log in with your Cricut ID and password.
- Select the menu and choose Settings > Machines > New Product Setup > Start.
- Select Set up a heat press > Continue.
- Choose Cricut Mug Press, then follow the onscreen prompts to connect your press, check firmware, and complete the activation.
- When activation is complete, select Get Started or visit our Cricut Mug Press Fundamentals page.
Note: Your press is automatically registered during activation.
Troubleshooting
If you experience any issues activating your press, click here.