Getting started • Guide

Installing CursorClip

Follow this step-by-step guide to install CursorClip and grant the required macOS permissions so screen recordings work on the first try.

1

Download the App

Download CursorClip from the official website to ensure you get the latest version with all security features.

https://cursorclip.com/download/
CursorClip download page screenshot
2

Open the Downloaded File

Open the downloaded file CursorClipRecorder-1.0.6.dmg by double-clicking or right-clicking and selecting "Open".

You will see a screen like this:

DMG Installation Window - Drag CursorClip to Applications

📱 Action Required:

Drag the CursorClip icon to the Applications folder

3

Launch CursorClip

Go to your Applications folder, search for "CursorClip", and open it. First, you'll see a confirmation dialog, then the permissions modal.

First, you'll see a confirmation dialog:

CursorClip open confirmation dialog

⚠️ Important:

Click "Open" in the confirmation popup to proceed

After clicking "Open", you'll see the Permissions Required modal:

CursorClip Permissions Required modal with Screen Recording, Accessibility, Microphone, and Camera permissions
4

Grant Screen Recording Access

Click "Grant Access" and you'll see a popup saying "CursorClipRecorder would like to record this computer screen and audio".

Important Steps:

  1. Click "Open System Settings"
  2. Toggle ON "CursorClipRecorder"
  3. Provide your password when prompted
  4. Hit "Quit & Reopen"
Screen Recording Permission dialog - CursorClipRecorder would like to record this computer screen and audio System Audio Permission dialog for CursorClip
5

Grant Accessibility Access

You'll see the Permission Required screen again. For Accessibility, click "Open Settings" button.

Accessibility Steps:

  1. Click "Open Settings" button
  2. Toggle ON "CursorClipRecorder"
  3. Provide your password when prompted
  4. Hit "Quit & Reopen"
Accessibility Permission settings - Toggle ON CursorClipRecorder
6

Grant Microphone Access

For the Microphone, click "Open Settings" and you'll see a popup saying "CursorClipRecorder would like to access the microphone".

Simple Step:

Click "Allow" when the popup appears

Microphone Permission dialog - CursorClipRecorder would like to access the microphone - Click Allow
7

Grant Camera Access

For the Camera, click "Open Settings" and you'll see a popup saying "CursorClipRecorder would like to access the camera".

Final Step:

Click "Allow" when the popup appears

Camera Permission dialog - CursorClipRecorder would like to access the camera - Click Allow

🎉 You're Ready to Record!

Congratulations! You have successfully installed CursorClip and granted all necessary permissions. You can now start creating professional screen recordings with automatic zoom.

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