🎉 New Cricut Machine Owners – What to Do First?

We often get questions from customers like:

👉 “I’ve received my Cricut machine… what should I do next?”

When you open the box, you’ll probably notice there isn’t much paperwork inside.

That’s totally normal 😄

Don’t worry — Cricut is designed to guide you through everything on-screen. It’s actually quite easy to start.

✅ What Hong Kong users should do first

Unbox & plug in
Take out the machine, power adapter, and USB cable.
Place it on a stable table with some space at the front and back (for materials to move).
Download Cricut Design Space
On your computer or iPad, go to:
👉 https://design.cricut.com
Download and install Cricut Design Space (free).
Create / sign in to your Cricut account
Just follow the on-screen steps — no technical knowledge needed.
Connect your machine
- Bluetooth is most commonly used in HK homes
- USB cable also works if Bluetooth is unstable
  Select your machine model when asked.
Follow the guided setup & test cut
Design Space will guide you step by step, including:
- How to load materials
- How the blade works
- Making your first test cut
Start simple first 👍
We strongly suggest starting with:
- Stickers
- Cardstock projects
- Simple vinyl name labels
  These are perfect for getting familiar with the machine.

💡 Tip: Cricut doesn’t rely on thick printed manuals.

Most instructions are built directly into the software, and the app will “hold your hand” during setup.

If anything is unclear, post in our Facebook group — many HK users here have gone through the same steps and are happy to help 😊

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