System Requirements
Last updated: June 1, 2026
For the best possible experience, we recommend using the Gather Desktop App instead of a browser. To download the latest version of the Gather 1.0 Desktop App, click here for Mac or click here for Windows.
You can also access Gather from a web browser. We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome. Learn more about our Browser Support Policy here.
If using a mobile device, we recommend using the Gather 1.0 Mobile App instead of a mobile browser, especially when joining meetings.
Gather on Linux is not currently supported. If using a Linux machine is necessary, we recommend accessing Gather via Google Chrome. The Gather Desktop App and Gather via Firefox are known to have performance issues on Linux at this time.
System Requirements
Recommended
With these specs, you can expect full HD quality audio and video, all visual camera effects in the highest quality (background blur, visual backgrounds), and heavy multitasking.
16 GB RAM
High performance CPU, like the following:
Apple Silicon M1, M2, M3 processor
11th Gen Intel i5 or i7
AMD 5000 series Ryzen 5 or 7
Other Intel processors with 6 physical cores or higher
Non-Intel processors with 8 physical cores or higher
Minimum
With these specs, you can expect high-quality audio and video, limited visual camera effects (background blur, visual backgrounds), and limited multitasking.
8 GB RAM
Modern CPU with 4 physical cores, like the following:
Any Apple Processor
8th Gen Intel i3, i5 and up
6th Gen Intel i7 and up
AMD 3000 series Ryzen 5 or 7
Operating Systems
Gather supports the Mac and Windows operating systems that still receive security updates. At this time, that includes:
macOS 13 or above
Windows 10 or above
We recommend using the latest version for the best experience with Gather.
Recommended Internet Speeds
10 Mbps internet download speed
3 Mbps internet upload speed
You will still be able to experience most features of Gather with minimum internet speeds of 3 Mbps download and 1 Mbsp upload.
As you connect with more people, you may experience greater lag. For example, it will be more taxing on your computer if you are connected to 20 or more participants than if you are connected to only one or two people.
To submit a bug report or share feedback:
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Or email support@gather.town