How to Download Geforce Now

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Nvidia's Geforce Now is a cloud gaming service that allows you to play the same game across multiple platforms. For example, you can play an Assassin's Creed level at home on your Windows computer, then log in to your Nvidia Geforce Now account and finish that Assassin's Creed game on your Mac at a friend's house. This wikiHow will show you how you can download Nvidia's Geforce Now on a Windows PC, Mac, or an Android,

Steps

Windows or macOS

Go to https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/download/ in a web browser. You can use any desktop web browser to get to this website and download Geforce Now.

Click on Download under either the Windows PC or Mac OS logo. A .DMG (Mac) or .EXE (Windows) file will download.

Run the downloaded file. If you're using Windows, double-click to open the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard's instructions. If you're using a Mac, double-click to open the downloaded file, then drag-and-drop the Geforce Now application icon into the "Applications" folder in the window.

Open Geforce Now (if it's not opened automatically). Once the installation is complete, Geforce Now should open automatically. If not, open it. You'll find Geforce in your Start Menu or Applications folder.

Log in to Geforce Now. You can click Log in within the Geforce Now application to log in, or you can use https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce-now/memberships/ to create a new account. The free membership gives you an hour of playtime using the Geforce Now network as well as a queue time to play your game. A paid account will give you more playtime and instant access to your games, so you can skip the waiting line.

Using an Android

Open the Google Play Store Android Google Play. You'll find this app icon on one of your home screens, in the app drawer, or by searching.

Search for "Geforce Now." The search bar is at the top of your screen.

Tap NVIDIA GeForce NOW in the search results. It's the app that's developed by NVIDIA.

Tap Install. This saves the app to your phone or tablet. Depending on your settings, you may have to enter a PIN or verify your password to download the app.

Open GeForce NOW and log in. You'll find its icon on your home screen, in the app drawer, or by searching. The app itself is free, but you need an account to play your games. When the app first opens, you'll be prompted to create a new account or log in. You can get a free account that gives you an hour of gameplay per session along with a wait time, or you can pay for the founder's membership for extended playtime and no wait times.