FAQ
Plain-language answers to the questions donors actually ask — from "what is this thing doing to my computer?" to passkeys, points, and how to read the stats. If you're new, start with the four topics below. The full topic list is in the sidebar.
Getting started
Installing the client and the first time you run it — what to enter, what to expect.
How it works
What Folding@home actually does with your spare CPU and GPU cycles, in plain language.
Troubleshooting
The client won't start, the GPU isn't being used, work units are failing — common fixes first.
Points, stats & passkey
How your contribution is tracked: username, passkey, points, the Quick Return Bonus, deadlines.
Still stuck?
The FAQ covers the common ground. For anything that needs back-and-forth — a hardware-specific issue, a question about a particular project, or a "have I configured this right?" sanity check — the forum and Discord are where most donors live. Both are linked from the support page.