# Mapeo Desktop installation & setup

This section will cover all the necessary steps to install and set up Mapeo Desktop on your computer:

* [installing-mapeo-desktop](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/installing-mapeo-desktop "mention")
* [app-settings](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/app-settings "mention")
* [importing-configurations](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/importing-configurations "mention")
* [adding-custom-base-maps-to-mapeo-desktop](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/adding-custom-base-maps-to-mapeo-desktop "mention")
* [updating-mapeo-desktop](https://docs.mapeo.app/complete-reference-guide/mapeo-desktop-installation-setup/updating-mapeo-desktop "mention")

Before you start, make sure that:

* Your computer <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2FQfXd05MMNW1Cpwwj6TBc%2Fbattery-icon.png?alt=media&#x26;token=c73232c4-b37c-4cea-9250-65d1dce3ac99" alt="" data-size="line"> battery is fully charged or you have access to a charger and ![](https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2F26zcXOJQTQ2hYhcCE1m3%2Fplug-icon.png?alt=media\&token=2c6ddc7b-f123-4354-9656-bd2cb2dc7c52)electrical outlet.
* Your computer is <img src="https://3796244665-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MYBEBKX0wx5_bwmCf0q-887967055%2Fuploads%2Fmj9Wy0NJilCiVDivdUw2%2Fvirus-free-icon.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d79104cc-9599-4203-83d5-d4636fa47dca" alt="" data-size="line"> virus-free.