How to Use DeepSeek on Laptop and Smartphone: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

DeepSeek AI has rapidly gained popularity, even surpassing OpenAI’s ChatGPT on the App Store for a brief period. With its innovative artificial intelligence capabilities and open-source accessibility, DeepSeek R1 has attracted attention from AI developers and tech enthusiasts worldwide. Licensed under the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this AI model is available primarily for research and customization, making it an appealing choice for both personal and professional projects.

Getting Started with DeepSeek AI

If you’re looking to install and use DeepSeek AI on your computer, follow this step-by-step guide:

1. Check System Requirements

Before installing DeepSeek R1, ensure that your system meets the necessary hardware and software requirements.

Operating System:

• Windows 10 or later
• macOS 10.15 or later
• Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 or later)

Hardware Requirements:

• CPU: Multi-core processor (Quad-core or higher recommended)
• GPU: High-performance NVIDIA GPU with CUDA support (for AI processing)
• RAM: Minimum 8GB (16GB+ recommended for AI tasks)
• Storage: At least 50GB free space on an SSD

Software Dependencies:

• Python (for scripting and model training)
• CUDA Toolkit (for GPU acceleration)
• Deep learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

2. Download and Install DeepSeek AI

DeepSeek R1 offers different models ranging from 1.5 billion to 70 billion parameters, with an estimated cost of ₹684 per million tokens. The setup process varies based on your platform.

For Windows Users (via Ollama)

1. Download the Windows installer from the official Ollama website.
2. Double-click the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Ensure you have at least 4GB of free space before proceeding.
4. Open Command Prompt and enter the following command to start DeepSeek R1 in debug mode: 
   "$env:OLLAMA_DEBUG="1" & "ollama app.exe"

Your data and logs will be stored in:

• Logs & Updates: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Ollama
• Program Files: %LOCALAPPDATA%\Programmes\Ollama
• Models & Settings: %HOMEPATH%\.ollama

For macOS Users

1. Download the macOS installer from the Ollama website.
2. Alternatively, if you have Homebrew installed, run:"brew install ollama"

3. Using DeepSeek AI

Once installed, launch Terminal (Command Prompt for Windows users) and enter:
"ollama run deepseek-r1:8b"

Press Enter to start interacting with DeepSeek R1 through the command-line interface.

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4. Accessing DeepSeek AI Online

If you prefer not to install DeepSeek AI, you can access it via the web:

1. Visit DeepSeek Chat.
2. Register using your email ID or Google account.
3. Due to ongoing large-scale attacks, new registrations may be temporarily on hold. The website currently states:
   "Due to large-scale malicious attacks on DeepSeek's services, registration may be busy. Please wait and try again. Registered users can log in normally."

5. Using DeepSeek AI on Mobile

DeepSeek AI is available as an iOS app on the Apple App Store.
To install:

1. Open the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Search for DeepSeek and tap Install.
3. Register using your email ID and password to start using the app.