Choose Brave by operating system first, then by release channel. Desktop builds are available for Windows, macOS and Linux; mobile builds are available for Android, iPhone and iPad. After installation, move supported browser data, review default-browser settings and connect devices with Brave Sync if needed.
Brave for Android and iOS is designed for phone and tablet browsing with Shields, tab management and Sync. Mobile installation uses separate Android and App Store paths, and mobile migration options differ from desktop browser import.
Release is the main channel for regular use. Beta previews features that are approaching full release and is available on desktop, Android and iOS. Nightly receives earlier, in-progress features and changes more frequently; it is aimed at advanced users and testing, with desktop builds and an Android version currently available.
The correct download path depends on the operating system, package format and release channel. After the browser is installed, migration and Sync become the next part of the setup rather than part of the download itself.
Confirm Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iOS, then decide whether you need Release, Beta or Nightly. Release is the default choice for normal browsing.
Run the desktop installer, use the Linux package flow for your distribution, or complete installation through the mobile app path. Launch Brave only after the platform-specific setup finishes.
Import supported browser data on desktop, review default-browser and search settings, then create or join a Brave Sync chain when you want supported data available across devices.
Brave is available for Windows, macOS and Linux on desktop, plus Android and iOS on mobile devices. The installation method changes by operating system, package format and device type.
For regular use, choose the Windows Release build. Beta is for previewing features close to release, while Nightly receives earlier changes and is better suited to advanced users and testing.
Use the macOS download path, complete the system installation, then launch Brave. After first start, you can review default-browser settings and import supported browser data if needed.
Linux installation depends on the distribution and package system. Debian-based and RPM-based systems use different repositories or package flows, and Release, Beta and Nightly are maintained as separate channels.
Yes. Brave has Android and iOS mobile builds. Beta is also available on Android and iOS, while Brave Nightly currently provides an Android mobile build in addition to desktop versions.
New features generally appear in Nightly first, then move to Beta for further testing, and finally reach Release. Release is the normal production channel; Beta and Nightly expose newer changes earlier.
Desktop Brave can import supported bookmarks, browsing history, saved passwords and selected settings from supported browsers. Available import options depend on the source browser and operating system.
Common first-run tasks include importing data, reviewing default-browser and search settings, checking Shields, and setting up Brave Sync if you want supported browser data shared across devices.
