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Complete Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing the Appwebify Agent on Windows

Appwebify Team January 30, 2026 3 min read

Complete Installation Guide

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing the Appwebify Agent on your Windows PC.

System Requirements

Before installing, ensure your system meets these requirements:

Component Requirement
OS Windows 1011 (64-bit) or Windows Server 2016+
RAM 2 GB minimum (4 GB recommended)
CPU Dual-core processor
Internet Stable broadband connection
Privileges Administrator access (for installation)

Download the Agent

  1. Visit appwebify.com/download
  2. Click the Download for Windows (64-bit) button
  3. Save the file AppwebifyAgent-Setup.exe

Installation Steps

Step 1: Run the Installer

  1. Locate the downloaded file
  2. Right-click and select Run as administrator
  3. If prompted by Windows Defender, click More infoRun anyway

Step 2: Accept the License Agreement

Read the license agreement and click I Agree to continue.

Step 3: Choose Installation Location

The default location is:

C:\Program Files\Appwebify\Agent

We recommend keeping the default location unless you have a specific reason to change it.

Step 4: Complete Installation

Click Install and wait for the installation to complete. This typically takes 30-60 seconds.

Step 5: Launch the Agent

Check the Launch Appwebify Agent option and click Finish.

First-Time Setup

Login to Your Account

  1. The agent will display a login prompt
  2. Click Login with Appwebify
  3. Your browser will open for Google authentication
  4. Sign in with your Google account
  5. Return to the agent - it should show Connected

Verify Installation

Check these indicators to confirm successful installation:

  • ✅ System tray icon appears (cloud icon)
  • ✅ Agent status shows “Online”
  • ✅ PC appears in your dashboard at appwebify.com

Windows Service Configuration

The agent runs as a Windows service for automatic startup:

Service Name: AppwebifyAgent

To manage the service:

# Check status
Get-Service AppwebifyAgent

# Restart service
Restart-Service AppwebifyAgent

# Stop service
Stop-Service AppwebifyAgent

Firewall Configuration

The agent automatically configures Windows Firewall. If you have a third-party firewall, allow these:

  • Outbound TCP/UDP to ports 443, 3478
  • WebRTC traffic (STUN/TURN servers)

Troubleshooting

Agent Won’t Start

  1. Check Windows Event Viewer for errors
  2. Ensure no other remote desktop software is conflicting
  3. Try reinstalling with administrator privileges

Can’t Login

  1. Verify internet connectivity
  2. Check if browser cookies are enabled
  3. Try a different browser for authentication

PC Not Showing Online

  1. Check agent is running (system tray icon)
  2. Verify network connectivity
  3. Restart the agent service

Uninstallation

To remove the Appwebify Agent:

  1. Open SettingsAppsApps & features
  2. Find Appwebify Agent
  3. Click Uninstall

Or use Control Panel → Programs and Features.


Next Steps

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