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Windows Install Guide

Get fully set up on Windows computer in less than 4-minutes

Updated over 2 months ago

Follow the steps below to get fully set up on Windows computer with your Microsoft or Google account.


Step 1: Open the Installation Page

Open your web browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.), and go to: https://bloks.app/install

Step 2: Download the Windows App

Click on the “Download for Windows (x64)” button.
This will start downloading a file called: Bloks-x.x.x-x64.exe.

Note: x.x.x is replaced with the current version number.

You'll see this file download notification in your browser or in the selected downloads location (this is the downloads folder by default in most cases).


Step 3: Find the Downloaded File

Open your Downloads folder on your computer (or the location where you selected to download the file).

Locate the file named Bloks-x.x.x-x64.exe.

Step 4: Run the Installer

Double-click the downloaded file (.exe) to begin the installation process.

Step 5: Wait for Installation to Begin

Bloks will open a small window and begin installing.

You'll see a spinner/loading animation – this may take up to 1 minute.

Step 6: App Launches Automatically

Once installation is complete, the Bloks app will launch on its own.

You’ll see the Sign In screen.

Step 7: Choose How to Sign In

Bloks supports Google and Microsoft login.

If you use Microsoft (Outlook, Office365), continue to Step 8.

If you use Google (Gmail, Google Calendar), skip to Step 12.


▶ Microsoft Sign-In

Step 8: Click “Sign in with Microsoft”

This will open your web browser.

Step 9: Enter Your Microsoft Account

Use your existing Microsoft email and password. You do not need to create a new account – Bloks uses Single Sign-On (SSO).

Step 10: Review Permissions

Bloks will ask for permission to access:

• Your Calendar

• Your Contacts

• Your Email

These are required for Bloks to function properly and create pre-meeting briefs.

Click Accept to continue.

🔒 If you don’t have permission to grant access, you may see a message saying admin approval is required. Please contact your IT administrator if this happens.

Step 11: Return to the App

After accepting permissions, your browser will show a message asking to open the Bloks app.

Click Open Bloks.

🎉 You’re now signed in and ready to use Bloks!


▶ Google Sign-In

Step 12: Click “Sign in with Google”

This will open your web browser.

Step 13: Choose Your Google Account

Select the Gmail account you'd like to use with Bloks. You do not need to create a new account – Bloks uses Single Sign-On (SSO).

Step 14: Grant Permissions

Bloks will request access to:

• Your Calendar

• Your Contacts

• Your Email

These are required for Bloks to function properly and create pre-meeting briefs.

Click Allow to continue.

🔒 If you don’t have permission to grant access, you may see a message saying admin approval is required. Please contact your IT administrator if this happens.

Step 15: Return to the App

Once permissions are accepted, you’ll be automatically redirected back to the Bloks app.

Click Open Bloks.

🎉 You’re now signed in and ready to go!

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