> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://aspect.inc/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started

> Answers to common questions about starting with Aspect.

Aspect brings media storage, access, review, sharing, search, and archive workflows into one cloud workspace.

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  <Accordion title="What is Aspect?">
    Aspect is a cloud media workspace where teams can store, access, review, share, search, and archive media without moving it among several disconnected tools. See [Core concepts](/docs/concepts/core-concepts) for how workspaces, projects, assets, and collections fit together.
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  <Accordion title="Do I need the desktop app?">
    Most library, review, sharing, and organization work can happen in a web browser.

    Use the Aspect desktop app when you need to mount a project as a drive, upload large amounts of media, or work with files in editing applications. Learn how to [mount your first project](/docs/instant-access/mount-a-project) or [upload and organize files](/docs/getting-started/uploading-and-organizing).
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  <Accordion title="Can Aspect help migrate an existing media library?">
    Yes. Aspect can help customers migrate an existing media library. Contact the Aspect team to plan the migration for your storage setup and workflow.
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  <Accordion title="Where should I go next?">
    * [Upload and organize files](/docs/getting-started/uploading-and-organizing)
    * [Organize revisions with Version Stacks](/docs/review-and-approve/versioning)
    * [Sharing and permissions](/docs/share-and-present/sharing-and-permissions)
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  <Accordion title="Is the Aspect desktop app available on Windows?">
    Yes. The Aspect desktop app is available for **Windows and macOS**. [Download the app](https://aspect.inc/download) for your operating system and sign in to access your workspace and projects.

    Instant Access works on both platforms: mounted projects appear in File Explorer on Windows and Finder on macOS.
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  <Accordion title="How do I invite someone to my workspace?">
    Open **Settings → People**, enter the person's email address, choose their workspace role, and send the invitation. If you choose **Limited Member**, give them access to the projects they need.

    See [Invite a workspace member](/docs/share-and-present/sharing-and-permissions#invite-a-workspace-member) for the full steps and role descriptions.
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  <Accordion title="How do I use my files on my computer?">
    Install and sign in to the [Aspect desktop app for macOS or Windows](/docs/apps/desktop), open the drive view, and select **Mount** next to your **Active Storage** project. Only Active Storage supports mounting.

    The project appears as a drive in Finder on macOS or File Explorer on Windows. Open files from that drive in your usual applications; Instant Access streams the parts you need as you work.

    See [Mount your first project](/docs/instant-access/mount-a-project) for setup, or [Pinning](/docs/instant-access/pin-files) to keep files available offline.
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  <Accordion title="How do I send an upload link to someone?">
    Create a folder for the incoming files and select **Share**. Create a share link with **Can add content** and **Can organize content** enabled, then copy the link and send it to the contributor.

    They can open the link in their browser and upload files to the folder without joining your workspace.

    See [Upload links](/docs/share-and-present/sharing-and-permissions#upload-links) for more details.
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