# NDI Tools Launcher The **NDI Launcher** is a platform where you can access all the tools you have [installed](https://docs.ndi.video/all/using-ndi/ndi-tools/installing-ndi-tools) on your computer. By clicking on any card, you'll open that specific tool. Alternatively, you can find all the tools within your selected folder (by default, they will be installed in the Applications folder).

*** ## Register your NDI Tools Upon opening the NDI Launcher for the first time, you'll be prompted to **register your NDI Tools**. This helps us keep improving your experience as a user. You can also subscribe to our mailing list to keep receiving exclusive updates and news about community initiatives by checking the box at the bottom.

*** ## Group Privacy By default, your NDI channels are public. This means they will be available for anyone to access as long as they are connected to the same network as you. \ \ **Group privacy** can be enabled in two simple steps: 1. Click the `Privacy` box at the top right corner of the launcher.

Once enabled, the icon next to the Privacy options should turn green.

1. Replace "Public" on the `NDI Group Name` field with a personalized group name to **enable privacy for your group**. You can then share this name with others so they can enter your **private group**.

Group Privacy settings on the NDI Launcher

{% hint style="warning" %} You can learn more about [NDI Groups](https://docs.ndi.video/all/getting-started/white-paper/discovery-and-registration/ndi-groups) in our white paper. {% endhint %} *** ## Automatic Start at (Windows only) In the NDI launcher for Windows, you can set up some tools to be launched automatically every time you start your computer. This could save you some time when setting up workflows. **Check the boxes** to select which tools you want to launch automatically.