Written for Synergy 3 (v3.8.4) and Synergy 1 (v1.22.3), checked 20 October 2026.
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What you need
- An active Synergy 1 or Synergy 3 license
- The installation file from the download page
- At least two computers, each with their own monitor
- Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection (computers must be on the same network)
- Admin permissions for your computers, to install and add firewall exceptions
- The same product on every computer, since Synergy 1 and Synergy 3 aren't guaranteed to work with each other
For the operating systems each product supports, see: Operating system and hardware requirements
Install
For business and enterprise customers: to install on many computers at once, see: Deploying across your organization, including silent install on Windows
Installation guides:
Configure
Once it's installed on your computers, configure it:
- Synergy 3: your computers appear on its screen layout on their own. To arrange them and choose the one whose keyboard and mouse you share, see: Arranging your computers
- Synergy 1: our mature, established product, built for mission-critical setups. To connect your computers, see: Connecting your computers
Troubleshooting
If you're having problems, start with: Basic troubleshooting steps
If you are still experiencing an issue, or if there is anything at all we can help with, please let us know through our contact page.