Install Artica EdgeGuard Central on Windows

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This page lists all supported platforms for Artica EdgeGuard on Windows

Download and run the installer as Administrator.

Accept the License Agreement

Read and accept the End User License Agreement to continue.
Choose Installation Directory Select the installation directory. The default is C:\Program Files\Artica EdgeGuard.
Select Components Full Installation (required) — Installs all mandatory components, including the dashboard, system tray and central API.
Install Dependencies Install PostgreSQL locally or use a remote server. The wizard automatically detects existing installations.
PostgreSQL Connection Specify the PostgreSQL host and port
PostgreSQL SSL Mode Choose how the PostgreSQL connection is secured
PostgreSQL Credentials Set the PostgreSQL administrator password. The installation wizard automatically creates the required EdgeGuard database schema.
API & Organization Define the Central API port and the administrator account credentials.
TLS Configuration Generate the root Certificate Authority (CA) for secure mTLS communication.
Review & Install Review the installation parameters and start the installation

Tray Application

The tray application provides a graphical interface for monitoring and managing the central. It runs in the Windows system notification area and starts automatically on Windows login.

System Tray Icon

The tray icon color indicates the agent's current health status:
 

Status	Description
	Central is running
	Cannot connect to the central service.
	Initial state while the tray application is checking connectivity.

Tray Menu

Right-click the tray icon to access the menu:

• Version information - informational, not clickable
• Start Service - Start Artica EdgeGuard Service
• Stop Service - Stop Artica EdgeGuard Service
• Restart Service - Restart Artica EdgeGuard Service
• Open Dashboard - Open Central Dashboard
• Configuration - Open configuration GUI
• Check for Updates - Check for new Artica EdgeGuard updates
• Exit - Closes the tray application (does not stop the central service)

Configuration

To override the default port, bind interface, or current CA certificate, open the tray icon and click Configuration.

Update

From the tray menu, click Check for Updates.
If a new version is available, you will be prompted to download it.
Before the wizard starts, the installer detects the existing service and displays a confirmation dialog:

The update process only replaces the binaries. All configuration, certificates, service account, and firewall rules are preserved.
Tip: After the update, check the tray icon tooltip or the Dashboard to verify the new version number and confirm the agent is healthy.

Supported Windows versions

Architecture Support