Skip to main content
Beech

Install Beech on your computer

A practical guide for architecture studio workflows in Beech.

All guides

16 August 2026

Updated 16 August 2026 · Beech Product Education Team

Open Beech in its own desktop window from Chrome, Edge, or Safari, plus iPhone and iPad add-to-home-screen steps.

Intent: Explain install beech on your computer in a way that a new team member can follow without prior Beech context.

Who this helps: Architecture studio admins, managers, and contributors who need a repeatable operational workflow.

Expected outcome: Beech opens in its own app window and appears in your Dock/taskbar like a desktop app.

Beech runs in the browser, and you can also install it as an app so it opens in its own window with a Dock/taskbar icon. This is ideal for teams that keep Beech open all day.

Chrome or Edge on desktop

  1. 1
    Open Beech and sign in

    Use https://beech.work and land on Home, Projects, Workspace, or Schedule.

  2. 2
    Install from Beech

    Open your user menu in the top-right and click Install app. Chrome/Edge may also show an install icon in the address bar.

  3. 3
    Confirm install

    Accept the browser prompt. Beech opens in its own window and appears in your Dock/taskbar and app launcher.

Safari on Mac

Safari does not show the same install prompt as Chrome/Edge. In Safari, open File -> Add to Dock while on Beech. macOS creates an app entry that launches Beech in a standalone window.

iPhone and iPad

In Safari, open Beech, tap Share, then Add to Home Screen. This creates an icon and launches Beech in app-style full-screen mode.

What install changes (and what it does not)

  • Install gives Beech its own window, Dock/taskbar icon, and app launcher entry.
  • Beech still needs internet for live studio data, uploads, and sync.
  • Notifications work best when browser notifications are enabled in My profile -> Notifications.

For IT admins

Managed Chrome and Edge deployments can force-install Beech for every user through WebAppInstallForceList with URL https://beech.work/home and launch container window.

Need help choosing browser settings for your firm? Use Help in the top bar and mention your device + browser.

Prerequisites

  • Beech loads in your browser and you can sign in at https://beech.work.
  • You have a current browser version (Chrome, Edge, or Safari).
  • For Safari Add to Dock, you are on macOS Sonoma or newer.

Expected outcome

Beech opens in its own app window and appears in your Dock/taskbar like a desktop app.

Common mistakes and prevention

  • Mistake 1: Trying in Firefox desktop, which does not provide install for web apps.

  • Mistake 2: Looking for the install option before logging in to Beech's dashboard pages.

  • Mistake 3: Expecting offline access to live firm data after install.

Troubleshooting checklist

  1. 1
    Troubleshooting step 1

    No install option in Chrome/Edge: refresh once, then look for Install app under your user menu or the address bar install icon.

  2. 2
    Troubleshooting step 2

    Safari on Mac has no menu option: confirm you are using Safari (not Chrome/Edge) and use File -> Add to Dock.

  3. 3
    Troubleshooting step 3

    Installed app opens but shows stale data: close and reopen the app window, then check internet connectivity.

Full reference: Navigation in the user guide

Related guides: Signup and first login checklist · Troubleshooting Beech workflows · Your first week in Beech

Next: explore related feature workflows.