Stirling-Tools · Frooodle · Feb 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026
diff --git a/docs/Configuration/OAuth SSO Configuration.md b/docs/Configuration/OAuth SSO Configuration.md
@@ -440,8 +440,17 @@ Automatically redirect users to OAuth login page, bypassing the Stirling-PDF log
   </TabItem>
 </Tabs>
 
+**Auto-login Activation Requirements:**
+
+Auto-login only triggers when **ALL** of the following conditions are met:
+
+1. `ssoAutoLogin` is enabled (as configured above)
+2. `loginMethod` is NOT `'all'` and NOT `'normal'` (i.e., SSO-only mode required)
+3. Exactly one OAuth provider is configured
+
 **Behavior:**
-- Users are automatically redirected to OAuth provider login
+- When all conditions are met: Users are automatically redirected to OAuth provider login
+- When conditions are not met: Standard login page is displayed
 - After 5 failed login attempts (configurable via `security.loginAttemptCount`), auto-redirect is disabled
 - Users can still access manual login by navigating directly to `/login`
 

diff --git a/docs/Configuration/SAML SSO Configuration/SAML SSO Configuration.md b/docs/Configuration/SAML SSO Configuration/SAML SSO Configuration.md
@@ -352,9 +352,18 @@ premium:
     SSOAutoLogin: true
 ```
 
+**Auto-login Activation Requirements:**
+
+Auto-login only triggers when **ALL** of the following conditions are met:
+
+1. `ssoAutoLogin` is enabled (as configured above)
+2. `loginMethod` is NOT `'all'` and NOT `'normal'` (i.e., SSO-only mode required)
+3. Exactly one SAML provider is configured
+
 **Behavior:**
-- Users accessing Stirling-PDF are immediately redirected to IdP
-- After 5 failed attempts (configurable via `security.loginAttemptCount`), auto-redirect is disabled
+- When all conditions are met: Users are automatically redirected to IdP
+- When conditions are not met: Standard login page is displayed
+- After 5 failed login attempts (configurable via `security.loginAttemptCount`), auto-redirect is disabled
 - Users can still manually access `/login` for form login if `loginMethod: all`
 
 ## Troubleshooting

diff --git a/docs/Getting Started.md b/docs/Getting Started.md
@@ -76,16 +76,16 @@ Choose how you want to run Stirling-PDF based on your needs:
 
 ### 🖥️ Desktop Applications
 
-Native apps with offline support and system integration:
+Native apps with system integration:
 
 | Platform | Download | Guide |
 |----------|----------|-------|
 | **Windows** | [Installer](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/win-installer.exe) | [Windows Guide](./Installation/Windows.md) |
 | **Mac (Apple Silicon)** | [DMG](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-installer.dmg) | [Mac Guide](./Installation/Mac.md) |
 | **Mac (Intel)** | [DMG](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/mac-x86_64-installer.dmg) | [Mac Guide](./Installation/Mac.md) |
-| **Linux** | AppImage/DEB/RPM | [Unix Guide](./Installation/Unix.md) |
+| **Linux** | [DEB](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/linux-installer.deb) | [Unix Guide](./Installation/Unix.md) |
 
-**Features:** Lightning-fast startup, "Open with" integration, works completely offline
+**Features:** Lightning-fast startup, "Open with" integration, sign in with Stirling Cloud or self-hosted server
 
 ---
 

diff --git a/docs/Installation/Mac.md b/docs/Installation/Mac.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ Stirling PDF for Mac is available as a **native desktop application** or can run
 
 ## Desktop Application (Recommended)
 
-**V2.0 brings a native Mac desktop experience** with all PDF tools available offline!
+Native Mac desktop app with all PDF tools available.
 
 ### What You Get
 

diff --git a/docs/Installation/Unix.md b/docs/Installation/Unix.md
@@ -9,6 +9,56 @@ import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
 
 # Unix Installation
 
+Stirling PDF on Linux is available as a **native desktop application** or as a **server** using the JAR file.
+
+## Desktop Application (Recommended for Personal Use)
+
+Native Linux desktop app with all PDF tools available.
+
+### What You Get
+
+- ✅ **Native Linux application** - Integrated with your desktop environment
+- ✅ **Open PDFs directly** - Double-click any PDF to open in Stirling-PDF
+- ✅ **Sign in to start** - Choose Stirling Cloud or your self-hosted server on launch (required before using tools)
+- ✅ **Processes files locally after sign-in** - All your PDF processing stays on your device
+- ✅ **All features included** - Every PDF tool available
+- ✅ **Better performance** - Native Linux integration
+- ✅ **No browser needed** - Standalone application
+
+### Installation
+
+**1. Download:**
+
+[Stirling-PDF Desktop Installer (DEB)](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/linux-installer.deb)
+
+**2. Install the application:**
+
+```bash
+sudo dpkg -i linux-installer.deb
+```
+
+**3. Launch Stirling-PDF:**
+- Search for "Stirling-PDF" in your application menu, or
+- Run `stirling-pdf` from the terminal
+
+### Choosing your connection
+
+On first launch, you'll be prompted to choose how to connect:
+
+**Stirling Cloud**
+- Sign in with your Stirling Cloud account
+- All PDF processing stays on your device — your files never leave your machine
+- Login is required because optional cloud assists for advanced tasks are planned for a future release
+
+**Self-hosted Server**
+- Enter the URL of your own Stirling-PDF server instance (e.g., `http://192.168.1.53:8080`)
+- Files are processed on your server, keeping data under your control
+- Useful for team deployments or running your own Stirling-PDF server
+
+---
+
+## Server Version (For Hosting and Sharing)
+
 To run the application without Docker/Podman, you will need to manually install all dependencies and build the necessary components.
 
 Note that some dependencies might not be available in the standard repositories of all Linux distributions, and may require additional steps to install.

diff --git a/docs/Installation/Windows.md b/docs/Installation/Windows.md
@@ -15,7 +15,8 @@ Stirling PDF for Windows comes in two versions: a **Desktop Application** for pe
 
 - ✅ **Native Windows application** - Feels like a built-in Windows program
 - ✅ **Open PDFs directly** - Double-click any PDF to open in Stirling-PDF
-- ✅ **Works completely offline** - No internet required after installation
+- ✅ **Sign in to start** - Choose Stirling Cloud or your self-hosted server on first launch (required before using tools)
+- ✅ **Processes files locally after sign-in** - All your PDF processing stays on your device
 - ✅ **All features included** - Every PDF tool available
 - ✅ **Automatic updates** - Stay current with latest features
 - ✅ **Better performance** - Optimized for Windows
@@ -26,7 +27,22 @@ Stirling PDF for Windows comes in two versions: a **Desktop Application** for pe
 1. **Download**: [Stirling-PDF Desktop Installer](https://files.stirlingpdf.com/win-installer.exe)
 2. **Run the installer** - Follow the prompts (installs to `C:\Program Files\Stirling-PDF`)
 3. **Launch from Start Menu** - Search for "Stirling-PDF"
-4. **Start working with PDFs!**
+4. **Sign in** - Choose how to connect (see [Choosing your connection](#choosing-your-connection) below)
+5. **Start working with PDFs!**
+
+### Choosing your connection
+
+On first launch, you'll be prompted to choose how to connect:
+
+**Stirling Cloud**
+- Sign in with your Stirling Cloud account
+- All PDF processing stays on your device — your files never leave your machine
+- Login is required because optional cloud assists for advanced tasks are planned for a future release
+
+**Self-hosted Server**
+- Enter the URL of your own Stirling-PDF server instance (e.g., `http://192.168.1.53:8080`)
+- Files are processed on your server, keeping data under your control
+- Useful for team deployments or running your own Stirling-PDF server
 
 ### Using the Desktop App
 

diff --git a/docs/Migration/New-Features.md b/docs/Migration/New-Features.md
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ Original.pdf → [Compress] → v1 → [Add Pages] → v2 → [Watermark] → v3
 
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-## 🖥️ Desktop Applications (Tauri)
+## 🖥️ Desktop Applications
 
 **NEW:** Native desktop apps for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
 
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ Original.pdf → [Compress] → v1 → [Add Pages] → v2 → [Watermark] → v3
 - **Lightning Fast:** 0.3 second startup time
 - **Native Integration:** "Open with Stirling-PDF" in file explorer
 - **System Default:** Set as default PDF viewer
-- **Offline Capable:** Full functionality without server
+- **Sign in with Stirling Cloud or self-hosted server** - Choose your connection on launch
 - **Resource Efficient:** Uses ~50MB RAM vs browser ~200MB
 
 ### Platform Support
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Original.pdf → [Compress] → v1 → [Add Pages] → v2 → [Watermark] → v3
 |----------|--------|----------|
 | **Windows** | `.exe` installer | Context menu integration |
 | **macOS** | `.dmg` | Dock integration |
-| **Linux** | `.AppImage`, `.deb` | Desktop file integration |
+| **Linux** | `.deb` | Desktop file integration |
 
 ### Key Differences from Web
 
@@ -124,10 +124,13 @@ After installation:
 1. Right-click any PDF in file explorer
 2. Select "Open with Stirling-PDF"
 3. PDF opens directly in app
-4. Process immediately
+4. Sign in (if needed)
+5. Process immediately
 
 **Learn More:**
-- [Installation Guide](../Installation/Windows.md)
+- [Windows Installation](../Installation/Windows.md)
+- [Mac Installation](../Installation/Mac.md)
+- [Linux Installation](../Installation/Unix.md)
 
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