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Leapwork Trial

This guide aims to walk you through the installation and activation of the Leapwork trial version, ensuring you can efficiently set up and use its components from the very first step.

To get an overview of the components of the Leapwork Automation Platform, see this article. 

Installation Guide

To start the installation, follow the steps below:

  1. Download the latest release from the Customer Portal.

  2. Save and transfer the file to the local system.

  3. Navigate to the MSI file location and double-click the .msi file to start installation.

  4. Click the Next button to start the installation.

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  1. Read the end user agreement, select the I accept the terms in the license agreement checkbox, then click the Next button.

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  1. Click the dropdown menu to select components to install, then click the Next button. Refer to Working with Leapwork for details.

Note: For trial, keep the default selection of all three components.

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The Configuration screen contains settings for multiple components. You can modify these later in the configuration files for each component: studio\studio.config, controller\controller.config, and agent\agent.config. These files are in the installation directory: C:\program files\LEAPWORK.

For fresh installation, click New Configuration, then click the Next button.

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  1. Enter the License Key and click the Next button.
    Note: You can obtain the license key from the Customer Portal.

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8. Enter the port codes for the automation controller and the automation controller API.  
 
Controller Port: Studio and the Controller make API calls using a TCP port. The default is port 9000, you can change to any other port number that is not in use by other software on your computer. 

Controller API Port: For integration, access Leapwork's open REST API using the port number set here. The default port is 9001. You can change to any other port number that is not in use by other software on your computer. 

Note: We do not recommend changing the Controller, Controller API, or Agent port numbers. 

Add Exceptions for the Controller in Windows Firewall: Select this option to add a rule to the Windows Firewall to permit all incoming connections to the Controller. 
Note: The password is optional. The Leapwork Automation Platform is used in corporate and secured test networks.

  1. Specify the paths for both assets and video. 

    Path to Assets: This is the path to the file system folder which contains the encrypted SQLite database files holding all Leapwork assets, automation flows, schedules, and run results. 

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  1. Enter the password and click next.

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  1. Enter the password you will use to log in to the Controller after installation.

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  1. Enter the password and click Next.

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Adjust settings on the configuration screen before installation. Leapwork Agents can log into Windows automatically, so users do not need to be logged in to run a flow. They also support testing Single Sign-on between Windows and other applications.

  1. Select either Windows login or set a password, which is blank by default, and click the Next button. 

Agent Port: Automation flows operate within the Agent, which communicates with Studio and the Controller via a closed remote-control protocol on a designated TCP port. The default port is 6777, but this can be changed to any other unused port. 

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Do not change the controller, controller API, or agent port numbers unless necessary.

Agent Password: Set a password to prevent unauthorized access because the Agent uses a remote-control protocol.
 
Note: Leapwork Agent passwords will begin deprecation and are expected to be removed from the product before the end of the year. 
 
Add Exceptions for the Agent in Windows Firewall: A check in this box will direct the installation process to add a rule to the Windows Firewall to permit all incoming connections to the Agent. 

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  1. Check Enable Selenium Manager to auto-download browser drivers if you want Leapwork Studio to automatically download the matching browser drivers from the internet during runs. Otherwise, leave it unchecked to use the packaged drivers installed locally.

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  2. Click Install button to proceed.

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The installation is in progress.

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The installation is successfully done.

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Activation Guide

If you have the software installed but need to activate it, follow these steps:

  1. After installing all Leapwork components, start Leapwork Studio. The Controller broadcasts its IP address, so Studio usually detects it on first start.

  2. Log in as admin. Studio prompts you to enter the license key.

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  1. To get License key, click the Customer Portal link.

  2. Copy the License Key.

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  1. Paste the License Key in the provided field and click Validate button.

  2. After a successful activation, click the Continue button.
    Note: If you encounter any problems with the login, please contact Leapwork Customer Support.