Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Augment in under 15 minutes. This guide will walk you through the essential features and help you create your first protected space.
Before You Start
Make sure you have Augment installed on your Mac. If you haven't installed it yet, check out our installation guide.
5-Step Quick Start
Follow these steps to get familiar with Augment's core functionality.
Launch Augment
30 secondsOpen Augment from your Applications folder.
- Find Augment in your Applications folder
- Double-click to launch the application
- The welcome screen will appear automatically
Create Your First Space
2 minutesSet up file versioning for a folder you want to protect.
- Click "Create New Space" on the welcome screen
- Choose a folder you want to protect (e.g., Documents)
- Give your space a memorable name
- Click "Create Space" to start protection
Make Some Changes
5 minutesEdit files in your protected folder to see versioning in action.
- Open any file in your protected folder
- Make some changes and save the file
- Repeat this process with a few different files
- Each save creates a new version automatically
View Version History
2 minutesSee all the versions that have been created.
- Return to Augment and select your space
- Browse the file list to see version counts
- Click on any file to view its version history
- Notice the timestamps and file sizes
Restore a Previous Version
3 minutesPractice recovering an older version of a file.
- Select a file with multiple versions
- Choose an older version from the history
- Click "Restore" to replace the current version
- Verify the file has been restored successfully
Key Features You Just Learned
Congratulations! You've now experienced the core features that make Augment powerful.
Automatic Versioning
Every save creates a version - no manual work required.
Easy Recovery
Restore any previous version with a single click.
Smart Management
Automatic cleanup keeps storage usage under control.
What's Next?
Now that you know the basics, explore these advanced features to get the most out of Augment.