Installing the Hansoft client

Perform the following steps to install the Hansoft desktop client.

Note:  If you are an administrator and need to install the Hansoft server, see the system administrator guide. If you need to install the Hansoft web client, see the web user guide.

Windows and macOS

1. Review the system requirements.

2. Download the installer for your operating system.

3. Run the installer and select installation options.

4. Click Next to continue through the installer screens.

5. Click Install.

Installation starts. When installation finishes, Hansoft starts and you can log in. Contact your Hansoft administrator if you need help.

Linux

1. Review the system requirements.

2. Install the packages listed in the system requirements.

3. Download the installation files. You can download a .zip file or a Debian package (.deb file) if you are using Debian or Ubuntu.

4. If you downloaded the .zip file, unzip it. If you are installing Hansoft for yourself only, you can unzip the file anywhere in your home directory. If you are installing Hansoft for all users, we recommend unzipping it in /opt/Hansoft. For example:

If you downloaded the Debian package, double-click the .deb file to install it. You can also use the command line. If installing to /opt/Hansoft, you may need to run the command as sudo. For example:

cd ~/Downloads

sudo dpkg -i hansoft_11_0030_x64.deb

5. Navigate to where you installed the Hansoft client. For example:

6. Enter the following command to start Hansoft:

Hansoft starts and you can log in. Contact your Hansoft administrator if you need help.