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A Guide to Cricut Maker Setup [Step-by-Step]

 

All the Cricut machines are loaded with exciting features that help you in the journey of crafting. To use them, you need to set up your Cricut machine with your devices, such as Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android. However, setting it up is hassle-free. Beginners, as well as pro-users, do it effortlessly. If you bought your brand-new Cricut Maker, we have provided all the steps for the Cricut Maker setup. Let's have a view on that.

 

Before that, let's see a brief about the Cricut Maker machine. Here we go!

What Will You Get Inside a Cricut Maker Box?

You will receive the necessary accessories inside the Cricut Maker box. Here are the items.

 

  1. Your Brand new Cricut Maker 3
  2. USB cable
  3. Power adapter
  4. Premium fine-point blade
  5. Sample materials
  6. Cricut Access free trial subscription

 

With the help of all these accessories, you can perform a Cricut Maker setup.

What Does a Cricut Maker Do?

Basically, Cricut Maker is a DIY cutting machine that allows you to cut various materials such as vinyl, fabric, paper, leather, wood, etc. There are more materials a Cricut Maker can cut with precision. Using those cuttings, you can decorate and customize your T-shirts, cards, scrapbooks, or any personalized thing.

 

But how would you do all of this? For this, you must download and install a personalized Cricut design software known as Cricut Design Space. You can do this by heading to the official website via the cricut.com setup. Then, you will get options to download it for your device, which we will discuss in the next section.

 

How to Log in to Cricut Design Space?

As we know so far, a Design Space account is necessary to access your Cricut machines. Whether you have Cricut Maker, Cricut Explore, or Cricut Joy, it is a must. After that, follow the displayed prompts to proceed with the login process.

On Windows/Mac

 

  1. Move to your web browser and visit cricut.com/setup.
  2. Then, select Download and install Design Space. After downloading, the file will be saved in the Downloads folder. Go to the folder and double-click to begin the installation.
  3. Once the installation is done, go to the Account section and tap on the Sign-in option.
  4. Then, supply the login credentials to log in to Design Space.
  5. In case you are a beginner, you should click Create Cricut ID.
  6. Supply the required details and follow the instructions.
  7. Then, read and tick the I Agree the Cricut Terms of Use option.
  8. After that, click Send Me Emails.
  9. Now, click the Create Cricut ID option once again.
  10. After that, you will receive confirmation about the completion of the setup procedure.

 

Finally, you log in to your Cricut account through cricut.com/setup. Once you do that, you can proceed with the setup.

On iOS/Android

 

  1. Launch the App Store on your iOS device or the Google Play Store on your Android device.
  2. Use the search bar to find the Cricut Design Space app.
  3. Once you locate the app, tap the download button, which may be labeled as Get on iOS or Install on Android.
  4. Wait for the app to fully download and install on your device.
  5. After the installation is complete, open the Design Space app.
  6. If you have an existing Cricut account, enter your login credentials to sign in. If you do not have an account, you can create one during the setup process.

 

Finally, you have successfully installed and set up Cricut Design Space on your mobile device!

How to Perform Cricut Maker Setup?

The setup of Cricut machines is so simple and includes connecting your machine to the power outlet. These are the steps to do this.

On Windows/Mac 

 

  1. Start by plugging your Cricut machine into the power.
  2. Then, connect your machine to the computer either via USB or Bluetooth.
  3. Now, head to design.cricut.com/setup on your web browser.
  4. After that, Download & install Design Space (We have learned it in the previous section)
  5. Now, go through the displayed prompts to sign in and set up the machine. Again, if you are a beginner, create a new ID.
  6. Finally, you set up the Cricut maker machine and will now be asked to take a test cut.

 

This is how you can do a complete Cricut Maker setup. Now, you can move to create cuts and make your crafts the way you want.

On iOS/Android

 

  1. Plug your machine into the power.
  2. Then, pair your iOS or Android device with the Cricut using Bluetooth.
  3. Now, download & install the Design Space app on your device by visiting cricut.com/setup.
  4. Open the app and sign in to your Cricut account. You can also create a new ID.
  5. Click Menu and choose Machine Setup.
  6. Pick your Cricut machine from the list and go with the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
  7. Hence, you have set up your machine on iOS and Android devices.

 

This is how you can set up your Cricut Maker on your iOS or Android device.

Conclusion

We have discussed Cricut Maker Setup on your device. Before performing setup, you need to download and install the Design Space. You need to visit the official website Cricut.com/setup. The website will guide you throughout the setup process. Follow the instructions carefully and complete the setup.


Visit -  Design.cricut.com/setup

Cricut.com setup windows

Cricut.com design space

Cricut.com/setup

www.cricut.com/setup

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