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Learn how to register as a Paratext user, install Paratext, create a new translation project, and share your project with team members.
What is Paratext?
Paratext is Bible translation software used by over 15,000 people worldwide in over 2,400 languages*. It offers tools for planning, managing, drafting, reviewing, and checking Bible translations. The software includes a Project Plan, a note system for team communication, and support for translation with resources and Enhanced Resources for translators less confident in the source text languages. Collaboration is possible through Paratext Live. *stats as of March, 2026.
Getting Started: Register as a Paratext User with Google Account
You must register to use Paratext. These instructions are for users who have a Google account and who will use that to log in to the Paratext registry.
Getting Started: Register as a Paratext User with a Non-Google Account
You must register to use Paratext. These instructions are for users who do not have a Google account and who will create a new account (use a new password) on the Paratext website.
Getting Started: How to Install Paratext
There are 2 download options for Paratext. This video demonstrates the "Standard Installation". However it is also relevant for anyone using the "Offline Installation" as the questions you will answer during installation are the same even if the process is a little different.
Getting Started - Offline Installation
When and how to use the Offline installer. How to turn off automatic updates and how to maintain updates manually.
Getting Started: Create a New Project
Administrators learn how to create a new project in Paratext.
Getting Started: Register a Paratext Project
Register a Project for full Send/Receive capability, offsite back-up, and more.
Getting Started - Set up Project Synchronization and Add Team Members
One-time step to set up synchronization of the project (send/receive) and optionally add other people to the project so that you can all collaborate on the one project using Paratext.
Getting Started: Edit Project Team Members Online
Change a project's team membership even when you are travelling or away from your work computer for some reason - use the Paratext registry!