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First-time setup, system requirements, and your first font sync.

Monotype Connect+ is Monotype's unified font intelligence and management platform that helps you discover, activate, organize, govern, and report on fonts at enterprise scale.

This section will help you understand:

Signing up for Monotype Connect+

Monotype Connect+ offers different types of subscription plans. All these subscriptions give you access to Monotype’s 400,000 font library and efficient font discovery and management features.

  1. Contact our sales team to get a subscription based on your requirement.

  2. After signing up, log in to Monotype Connect+.

    Note: To help you get started using Monotype Fonts, visit the Monotype Connect+ Help Center and in particular the video tutorials/learning hub.


Installing the Monotype Connect+ App

The Monotype Connect+ App runs on your PC (Windows or Mac) and performs following three important functions:

  • Font syncing and unsyncing

  • Management of Monotype Connect+

  • Font assistance (detects and auto-activates missing fonts in your creative applications)

Installation steps

Before you begin:

  • Uninstall any earlier version from your machine. For details see Uninstall the Monotype Connect+ App in Help Center.

  • Ensure that all prerequisites are met. For details see the Compatibility Matrix in Help Center.

To install the app (self-installation):

  1. Go to Installing Monotype Connect+ App.

  2. Click one of the Download buttons depending on whether you’re using Windows or Mac OS. This will download the installer for Monotype Desktop App on your PC.

  3. Double-click on the installer to start the installation.

  4. Open the app once installed and log in to the app with your credentials.

    Note: Your login will be initiated on your default browser. By logging in to the Monotype Desktop App you will automatically get logged in to the Monotype Fonts web platform.


How to get help

All subscription plans offer technical support, available Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. If you have a question that you can’t answer on your own.

  • Visit our Help Center to learn more about Monotype Fonts.

  • Click the chat icon to experience localized chat support (Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM) within our Monotype Fonts web platform and Monotype Desktop App.

  • See Support Services to know more about our support programs.

  • See Licensing to know more about our licensing.

  • Assistance with onboarding is available with our Premier and Elite support plans. For details see Onboarding.

  • For customers on the Basic plan, contact [email protected]. If you're subscribed to a higher tier plan, your support email may differ from the one provided for basic plan users. Refer to the contact details provided in your contract.

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