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title: "Getting Started: Accessing iDraft.app & Requirements"
description: "iDraft.app is a cloud-based architectural drafting platform built on a modern React and Vite architecture. Because it operates entirely within your web browser, it requires **no local installation**, **no downloads**, and **no third-party CAD plugins**. You can access your workspace…"
url: "https://docs.idraft.app/docs/getting-started-accessing-idraft-app-requirements/"
updated: "2026-10-15"
category: "Getting Started & System Access"
---

# Getting Started: Accessing iDraft.app & Requirements

iDraft.app is a cloud-based architectural drafting platform built on a modern React and Vite architecture. Because it operates entirely within your web browser, it requires **no local installation**, **no downloads**, and **no third-party CAD plugins**.

You can access your workspace from any operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, or ChromeOS) without maintenance overhead.

## 1. System & Browser Requirements

To ensure smooth canvas rendering, real-time drafting, and optimal handling of survey reference data, your system should meet the following minimum recommendations:

- **Recommended Browsers:** Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Brave, or Mozilla Firefox (Chromium-based browsers are recommended for peak WebGL performance).
- **Hardware Acceleration:** Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in your browser settings to leverage GPU-accelerated canvas drafting.
- **Display Resolution:** Minimum 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) recommended for detailed architectural drawings and interface readability.
- **Input Devices:** A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is strongly recommended for standard CAD zoom, pan, and snap actions.
- **Network:** A stable broadband internet connection for real-time cloud saving and project synchronization.

## 2. Launching iDraft.app

Getting started takes less than a minute:

1. Open your preferred web browser.
2. Navigate to [idraft.app](https://idraft.app/).
3. Click **Sign In** (or **Get Started** if creating a new account).
4. Enter your credentials to access your dashboard.

## 3. Recommended Browser Setup

For the best drafting experience:

- **Enable Fullscreen Mode:** Press `F11` (Windows) or `Ctrl + Cmd + F` (macOS) to maximize your drawing canvas.
- **Keep WebGL Active:** Verify that WebGL is enabled by visiting `chrome://gpu` (on Chrome/Edge) to verify hardware-accelerated drawing capabilities.