5 Minute Setup Guide
1. Create a new Paperspace machine
After you've logged into Paperspace, create a new machine.
- Select your desired region
- Choose the Parsec template
- Choose your plan (the GPU+ plan is the most popular)
- Choose your storage — you can increase your storage at any time
- Click Create
2. Launch the Parsec App
- When the machine says Ready, open your new Paperspace machine in your browser. Note: Do not use the Paperspace native application when setting up Parsec.
- Sign in to the Parsec app. Click to save your Parsec password for automatic logins.
- When prompted, choose to allow connections to this computer
3. Install the Parsec Client
Close Paperspace, download the Parsec Client parsec.tv/downloads on your local computer.
That's it! Share Paperspace with your friends and get free credit. Your unique referral code can be found under the Account tab in the console.
Installation Notes
Parsec Client System Requirements
Parsec is available for any Mac running macOS 10.9+, any PC with this hardware running Windows 7+, or the Raspberry Pi 3.
Machine Type
Parsec will only work on the GPU+ or P5000 machine types.
Parsec Mac Client
If you’re on a Mac, after downloading the application, you’ll need to right-click and open — double clicking will not work because the app is not distributed through the app store.
Elevated Privileges with the Parsec Server
If you want to run Parsec as an Admin to have access to User Access Control screens (Task Manager), please right click and launch Parsec Server as Admin from the Start Menu or Applications.