# Installing the Client Application

Before you begin with the ToolsTalk 2 client installation, make sure all the requirements are met as described in section Before Installing or Upgrading.

1. Place the executable file ToolsTalkClientxxx>.exe in a desired folder on your computer. The <xxx> represents the version of the file.

2. Double-click on the executable file.

3. Select Yes to Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?

4. Select Yes in the Atlas Copco Tools Talk Server - InstallShield Wizard window to continue.

5. Read and then select I accept the terms in the license agreement. Select Next to continue.

   Select Print if you would like to print the license agreement.

6. Select Change... to install the application in a different location. The default location is C:\Program Files (x86)\Atlas Copco\ToolsTalk Client\

   Select Next to continue.

7. Select Install to finish the installation.

8. Select Finish to complete the installation.

   If an error occurs during installation, a step is unclear, or a parameter name or value is unclear, look for more information in the Troubleshooting section.

   When the installation is completed, the ToolsTalk 2 Configuration window opens up.

9. Enter the parameters in the Client Settings and select Save.

   Server Settings
   Parameters | Description
   --- | ---
   Authentication Mode | The authentication mode used to verify user authority. Select Windows (Active directory) or None.
   Prompt For Windows Credentials | When the checkbox is selected, ToolsTalk 2 asks for Microsoft domain credentials. When the checkbox is not selected, ToolsTalk 2 uses the user credentials of the user that is currently signed in to Windows.
   Server Address | IP or Hostname of the ToolsTalk 2 Server.
   Web Application Port | Communication port for ToolsTalk 2. Select Test Tools Talk Server to check if the ToolsTalk 2 server is up and running. This functionality tests and verifies if the Server Address and the Web Application Port entered is working correctly. If the ToolsTalk 2 server is up and running, an information message appears to indicate that the test succeeded and if there is any issue with ToolsTalk 2 server, an error message is displayed with some more information in the log file.
   Enable HTTPS | HTTPS communication between the client and ToolsTalk Server is enabled by selecting Enable HTTPS. This feature requires HTTPS to be enabled in ToolsTalk Server. For more information on how to set up HTTPS communication in ToolsTalk Server, see Installing the ToolsTalk Server Application. If HTTPS is enabled in ToolsTalk Server and ClickOnce clients are used, these clients will automatically be configured to use HTTPS.
   Convert Service URL to IP Address | On or Off. When On is selected, if a hostname is used in the address, it is converted to an IP address.

The ToolsTalk 2 application is installed and a shortcut available on the desktop.