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title: "Installation Instructions - v4.1"
slug: "datajet-desktop-client-for-windows-installation-instructions-v41"
updated: 2023-10-10T07:55:49Z
published: 2023-10-10T07:55:49Z
canonical: "docs.datajet.app/datajet-desktop-client-for-windows-installation-instructions-v41"
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# Installing DataJet Desktop for Windows

These instructions provide information on how to get started using the DataJet Desktop for Windows. DataJet Desktop attaches to an authorized DataJet Server (either on the local machine, or more usually on a dedicated DataJet Server) using credentials provided as part of the DataJet onboarding process. This article assumes that an **up-to-date DataJet Server has been commissioned and is available for connection, and that the necessary credentials have been supplied by DataJet**.

For help obtaining credentials, contact **support@datajet.app**

Commissioning a DataJet ServerFor instructions on how to commission a DataJet Server, consult with DataJet Onboarding.  See also:

- [DataJet Server Minimum Specifications](/v1/docs/djserverminspec)

### Before Installing

### Minimum Client Requirements

- A business class PC with moderate specs for CPU/RAM is acceptable, however, a **low-end consumer PC is not recommended**.
  - Min: 8Gb RAM
  - Min: Multi-Core CPU
- Operating System: Windows 10 or 11, with most recent updates applied.

#### DataJet Credentials (From DataJet)

CredentialsUsernames and passwords are normally created by an organisation on their own Identity Provider, such as Okta, Auth0 or Keycloak.

- DataJet **Data Realm**, as provided by DataJet via email.
- DataJet **Username**.
- DataJet User Initial **Password**.

### Step 1: Download and Extract the Software

There is no install required. The files just need to be downloaded and the program started. 1. Download the software by going to https://download.datajet.app/desktop in a browser. This will download a .zip file to the client Downloads folder. 2. Double click on the downloaded .zip file and 'Extract all'. Ensure that a location is choosen in the Windows folders where there is permission to launch an app (i.e. normally extract under the user directory, not the C: drive). A new folder named "datajet-desktop" will appear containing all the DataJet Desktop files.

UpdatesIf a notification is recieved that there is a new version of DataJet Desktop available the update process is as follows:  
  
1. Close DataJet Desktop if it is currently running on the client computer.  
2. Delete the entire "datajet-desktop" folder and its contents from the previous installtion.  
3. Follow the steps under "Installation" above.

### Step 2: Start DataJet Desktop

To log in, see [Logging Into DataJet Desktop](/v1/docs/logging-in-to-datajet-desktop).