5 min readUpdated Aug 6, 2026Beginner
Installation & Setup
Learn about Installation & Setup in this comprehensive lesson.
Getting started with Cursor takes only a few minutes.
- Download the installer from cursor.com (available for Mac, Windows, and Linux).
- Run the installer.
- On first launch, you will be prompted to import your VS Code extensions and settings. Click Yes to seamlessly transition.
- Sign in or create an account to access Pro features like Claude 3.5 Sonnet and GPT-4o.
Migrating from VS Code
You do not need to uninstall VS Code. Cursor installs alongside it as a separate application.