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Mixin Messenger Desktop User Guide

Mixin Messenger Desktop supports Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu systems. You can install it according to your device’s operating system.

⚠️ Mixin Desktop supports chat functions only. To use wallet features, please use the mobile version!

Download

You can download the appropriate desktop version for your operating system from the official website.

Logging In

When logging in to the desktop version for the first time, you must log into Mixin Messenger on your mobile device first, then scan the QR code displayed on your desktop app and enter your PIN to confirm the login.

Desktop Features

Display Avatars in Group Chats
Display Mixin IDs in Group Chats

How to enable: Click your username (top-left corner) > Appearance, then enable > Show Avatars and Show Identity Number options.

Updated on: 25/04/2025