#getting-started
Choose Desktop to be able to work with local folders, choose Server to access spaces through a browser and manage shared access.
Download and install Desktop for macOS, Windows or Linux. Create a space from an empty folder or open an existing folder of Markdown files. An external Server is optional. You can add Desktop Sync later to sync content to a server.
Guide/Desktop Setup covers local spaces, updates and optional synchronization.
Run Server when you want browser access, a shared team space or a synchronization point for Desktop installations. Install it with Docker or the standalone binary. You can start on this computer and make it reachable from other devices when needed.
Guide/Server Setup covers setup and administration. Install/Server describes deployment choices and filesystem requirements.
If you want Server access without operating it yourself, see Hosted SilverBullet. A hosting provider runs the Server. You can use it in a browser or connect Desktop through Desktop Sync.
Once you have a space open, Getting Started introduces writing, linking and exploring pages.