How to install Mindomo on your DSA awarded laptop or Upgraded Apple Mac

How to install Mindomo on your DSA awarded laptop or Upgraded Apple Mac

This will also work for Windows in general.


With either \Mac or Windows, First, sign up for an online Mindomo account. Use the email registered with us, or if an email invite was received follow the instructions.


Step 1: Uninstall Previous Version (if applicable)

If you already have Mindomo installed, it's recommended to uninstall it first:

  1. Open Finder → go to Applications
  2. Right-click on Mindomo Desktop → select Move to Trash
  3. Remove leftover files:
    • Go to Library > Caches → delete Mindomo Desktop
    • Go to Library > Preferences → delete Mindomo Desktop

💾 Step 2: Download the Installer

  • Visit the official download page: Mindomo Desktop Download
  • Download the .pkg file (e.g., Mindomo_v.11.0.9_arm.pkg) for macOS

🛠️ Step 3: Install Mindomo

  1. Double-click the downloaded .pkg file
  2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation
  3. Launch Mindomo Desktop from Applications

🔐 Step 4: Activate Your License

You can activate Mindomo in two ways depending on your license type:

A. Lifetime License

  • You’ll receive an email with:
    • Name
    • License Key
    • Purchase Date
  • Open Mindomo → click the “i” icon → go to License Info
  • Paste the license details exactly as received → click Validate

B. Subscription-Based License

  • Open Mindomo → click the “i” icon → go to License Info
  • Click Sign In to Activate
  • Enter your Mindomo online account credentials
  • Your subscription will be automatically activated

☁️ Step 5: Sync & Use

  • You can work offline or sync diagrams to the cloud
  • To sync:
    • Click the Cloud icon in the app
    • Log in with your Mindomo account
    • Diagrams will auto-sync when online

📋 Information You’ll Need

  • Valid email address (for license delivery)
  • License key (for Lifetime users)
  • Mindomo account credentials (for subscription users)