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# 02 - Installation

Form

## Setup & Installation

To install Red Giant Form, follow these steps:

1. Close any Red Giant-compatible host applications you plan on using (After Effects, FCP X, Resolve, Premiere, etc.).
2. [Set up a Maxon ID](https://my.maxon.net/) if you don't already have one.
   - If you purchased Red Giant (or any other product) through Maxon's website, your Maxon ID is what you used prior to checkout.
3. [Download](https://www.maxon.net/en/downloads) the latest Maxon App installer.
4. Run the Maxon App installer. Once complete, you will see a list of available products ready for installation under your license.
5. Click the Install button for Red Giant. Since there are many presets, assets, and plug-ins to install, this may take a few minutes. When installation completes, you'll see the status updated in Maxon App, as shown below.\
   ![Image: TC_Form_Installation_MXA.png](https://help.maxon.net/rg/en-us/Content/Resources/Images/TC_Form_Installation_MXA.png)\
   Note that Red Giant (which contains the Trapcode suite) will automatically detect and install into [any compatible host applications](https://www.maxon.net/en/red-giant-complete/universe/tools#compatibility).
6. If applicable, log into Red Giant Application Manager using the Red Giant ID used to purchase your Universe membership.

**Red Giant needs a Maxon ID. What is that?**

A Maxon ID is a login (email & password) used to access your Maxon account. Your Maxon account can be used to purchase products, track your order history, download installers, and track your support history.

You will need a Maxon ID to log into the Maxon Application and access your Red Giant membership or start your Red Giant trial.