MEGA Desktop App - MEGA (2024)

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MEGA Desktop App

With the MEGA Desktop App, you’ll have full control over your uploads and downloads. You can also sync or back up your computers with MEGA to prevent data loss and access the latest version of your data anywhere, anytime.

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Easily store your data on MEGA

Sync to access the latest version of your data anywhere, anytime

Sync your entire MEGA Cloud drive, or selected folders, with your computer so that MEGA stays up to date with the changes you make to your files and folders on your computer, and vice versa. This way, you always have access to the most recent version of your data. You can use the app to add new syncs or change the states of the existing syncs — pause, suspend, disable, or run.

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Back up to avoid losing irreplaceable data

Back up your computer with MEGA to automatically copy files and folders to MEGA in real time and eliminate the risk of accidental data loss. You can use the desktop app to set up new backups or temporarily disable existing ones.

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Manage your uploads and downloads

If you want full control over your transfers, download the desktop app to get access to the transfer manager. It’s faster to add transfers to the queue and easier to add, sort, search for, prioritise, pause, and cancel transfers.

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Make your MEGA life more convenient

Stream video or audio files directly from MEGA with your favourite media player

The desktop app allows you to stream any audio or video file type with your favourite media player directly from MEGA or from a file or folder link.

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Browser integration

If you’ve installed the desktop app, all transfers through a browser will automatically be handled by the app, eliminating browser limitations and significantly enhancing reliability, performance, and speed.

Full compatibility

The desktop app is compatible with all the major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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Official packages
Choose your Windows architecture

For Windows 7 and higher, Windows Server 2008 R2 and higher.

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Official packages

Intel

For Macs with Intel chips running macOS High Sierra 10.13+.

Apple Silicon

For Macs with M1+ chips running macOS Big Sur 11+.

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Official packages

Choose your Linux version to download

Please select

Arch Linux

Debian

Elementary OS

Fedora

Mint

OpenSUSE

Ubuntu

Ubuntu 23.10

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Fedora 39

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo dnf install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Fedora 38

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo dnf install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Ubuntu 23.04

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Ubuntu 22.10

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Fedora 37

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo dnf install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Ubuntu 22.04

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Debian 12

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Debian 11

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"
Debian 10

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Mint 21

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

openSUSE Leap 15.5

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo zypper in \\\"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\\\"

Ubuntu 20.04

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \\\\\\\"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\\\\\\\"

Mint 20

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

openSUSE Leap 15.4

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo zypper in \\\"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\\\"

Debian Testing

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Mint 19

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

openSUSE Tumbleweed

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo zypper in \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"
Ubuntu 18.04

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Arch Extra

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo pacman -U \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

Elementary OS Juno

Download and install the package with:

wget !{packageDownloadUrl} && sudo apt install \"$PWD/!{packageFilename}\"

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MEGA file manager integration (optional)

File manager integration allows you to interact with your MEGA account directly from within a Linux file manager.

Choose your Linux version to download

Please select

Arch Linux

Debian

Elementary OS

Fedora

Mint

OpenSUSE

Ubuntu

Nautilus – Ubuntu 18.04

Nemo – Ubuntu 18.04

Download

Dolphin – Ubuntu 18.04

Download

Thunar – Ubuntu 18.04

Nautilus – Arch Extra

Nemo – Arch Extra

Dolphin – Arch Extra

Thunar – Arch Extra
Nautilus – Debian 10
Nemo – Debian 10
Dolphin – Debian 10
Thunar – Debian 10

Nautilus – Debian 11

Nemo – Debian 11

Dolphin – Debian 11

Thunar – Debian 11

Nautilus – Debian Testing

Nemo – Debian Testing

Dolphin – Debian Testing

Thunar – Debian Testing

Nautilus – Elementary OS Juno

Nemo – Elementary OS Juno

Dolphin – Elementary OS Juno

Thunar – Elementary OS Juno

Nautilus – Fedora 37

Nemo – Fedora 37

Dolphin – Fedora 37

Thunar – Fedora 37

Nautilus – Mint 19

Nemo – Mint 19

Dolphin – Mint 19

Thunar – Mint 19

Nautilus – Mint 20

Nemo – Mint 20

Dolphin – Mint 20

Thunar – Mint 20

Nautilus – Mint 21

Nemo – Mint 21

Dolphin – Mint 21

Thunar – Mint 21

Nautilus – openSUSE Leap 15.5

Nemo – openSUSE Leap 15.5

Dolphin – openSUSE Leap 15.5

Thunar – openSUSE Leap 15.5

Nautilus – openSUSE Leap 15.4

Nemo – openSUSE Leap 15.4

Dolphin – openSUSE Leap 15.4

Thunar – openSUSE Leap 15.4

Nautilus – openSUSE Tumbleweed

Nemo – openSUSE Tumbleweed

Dolphin – openSUSE Tumbleweed

Thunar – openSUSE Tumbleweed

Nautilus – Ubuntu 20.04

Nemo – Ubuntu 20.04

Dolphin – Ubuntu 20.04

Thunar – Ubuntu 20.04

Nautilus – Ubuntu 22.04

Nemo – Ubuntu 22.04

Dolphin – Ubuntu 22.04

Thunar – Ubuntu 22.04

Nautilus – Ubuntu 22.10

Nemo – Ubuntu 22.10

Dolphin – Ubuntu 22.10

Thunar – Ubuntu 22.10

Nautilus – Fedora 38

Nemo – Fedora 38

Dolphin – Fedora 38

Thunar – Fedora 38

Nautilus – Ubuntu 23.04

Nemo – Ubuntu 23.04

Dolphin – Ubuntu 23.04

Thunar – Ubuntu 23.04

Nautilus – Debian 12

Nemo – Debian 12

Dolphin – Debian 12

Thunar – Debian 12

Nautilus – Ubuntu 23.10

Nemo – Ubuntu 23.10

Dolphin – Ubuntu 23.10

Thunar – Ubuntu 23.10

Nautilus – Fedora 39

Nemo – Fedora 39

Dolphin – Fedora 39

Thunar – Fedora 39

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Learn more about managing sync conflicts and exclusions in our help article on the new sync algorithm.

Before you download


Before you download it, if you use the desktop app on multiple machines, you must install the same version across all computers to avoid errors.

To install, follow these steps:

  1. Exit the desktop app on all computers
  2. Install the latest app version on all computers
  3. Restart the desktop app.

Please contact our helpdesk if you have any issues.

Learn more about the desktop app

Help Centre

MEGA’s Help Centre contains information about the features of the app and answers frequently asked questions.

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GitHub

Advanced users can find information about the features of the app as well as usage instructions for every platform. There’s also information about how to build the app from our public source GitHub repository.

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MEGA Desktop App - MEGA (2024)

FAQs

Does MEGA have a desktop app? ›

The MEGA Desktop App keeps data on your computer in sync with your MEGA Cloud drive. Whenever you change synced data on your computer, it will make the same change to your Cloud drive, and vice-versa.

Is MEGA Desktop app legit? ›

Is MEGA Safe to Use? MEGA is a safe service to use. However, there are some points about user data that you should be aware of. Its privacy policy states the service may hand over user data to advertisers, but the user will remain anonymous.

How do I install MEGA on my computer? ›

If you are unable to install MEGA directly from the website, you can download it as a single compressed ZIP file. Then you must use a program, such as WinZip, to uncompress this ZIP file in a temporary directory. Click on the MEGASetup.exe file to install MEGA on your computer automatically.

Is downloading from MEGA illegal? ›

You are strictly prohibited from using our services to infringe copyright. You may not upload, download, store, share, display, stream, distribute, email, link to, transmit or otherwise make available any files, data, or content that infringes any copyright or other proprietary rights of any person or entity.

What are the requirements for MEGA desktop app? ›

The minimum computer requirements are at least 2048 MB of RAM and 500 MB of available hard disk space (a 64-bit processor is strongly recommended).

What is the quota for MEGA Desktop app? ›

While users have the option to choose between multiple paid plans that come with different perks, there's a free option as well. However, that free option comes with a Mega transfer quota set at 5GB per day.

Is MEGA safe from viruses? ›

MEGA is a secure cloud storage service based in Auckland, New Zealand. Infamous hacker and internet entrepreneur, Kim Dotcom, originally founded the service to provide secure cloud storage with end-to-end encryption.

Is MEGA more secure than Google Drive? ›

MEGA places a strong emphasis on privacy and security, providing end-to-end encryption while Google Drive does not provide end-to-end encryption. MEGA's storage plans typically provide more storage space compared to Google Drive's free offering.

Why would someone use MEGA app? ›

MEGA provides user-controlled encrypted cloud storage that's accessed with web browsers and dedicated apps for mobile devices. Unlike other cloud storage providers, your data is encrypted and decrypted by your client devices only and never by us.

How do I remove MEGA from my computer? ›

Windows: How to Easily Remove Metadata from Files via File...
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select one or more files in Windows Explorer.
  3. Right-click > select Properties from the contextual menu.
  4. Go to the Details tab > click Remove Properties and Personal Information to open the Remove Properties dialog.

How do I uninstall MEGA from my computer? ›

How do I uninstall the MEGA Desktop App?
  1. Log out from the desktop app.
  2. Open the Start menu.
  3. Click Settings.
  4. Click Apps.
  5. Under Apps & features, click on the MEGA app.
  6. Click Uninstall.

Does MEGA know your IP? ›

We record information such as your geographical location, your Internet service provider and your IP address. We also record information about the software you are using to browse our website, such as the type of computer or device and the screen resolution.

Does MEGA go through your files? ›

With us, your data is zero-knowledge encrypted. This means no one, not even us, can see or read your content. You're the only one who holds the key to decrypt this data and access it. Also, we offer a range of plans with different storage limits that you can choose from.

Do I need a VPN when downloading from MEGA? ›

As Mega tracks your IP address to detect how much data you've downloaded, a VPN is both effective and safe when it comes to downloading as much data as you want.

How do I open a MEGA file on my computer? ›

Click File | Open a File/Session from the main menu of the MEGA window. Select an analysis or computation from MEGAs main menu, then you will prompted to open a data file. You will have to supply a data file before proceeding with the calculation.

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