Installing PassportScan Cloud on a New PC (Windows Client)

Installing PassportScan Cloud on a New PC (Windows Client)

Step by Step Guide:

PassportScan Cloud Installation Guide


Follow these steps to install and set up PassportScan Cloud properly.


1. Download the Installation File

 Go to www.passportscan.net/passportscan_cloud.exe.

 Download the passportscan_cloud.exe file.


2. Create the Required Folder Structure


While the file is downloading, set up the necessary directories:

1. Open C: drive.

2. Create a new folder and name it “passportscan”.

3. Inside C:\passportscan, create another folder named “app”.


3. Move the Downloaded File

1. Once the download is complete, open the Downloads folder.

2. Copy the file passportscan_cloud.exe.

3. Paste it into C:\passportscan\app.


4. Create a Desktop Shortcut

1. Navigate to C:\passportscan\app.

2. Right-click on passportscan_cloud.exe and select Create Shortcut.

3. Rename the shortcut to “PassportScan Cloud”.


💡 Suggested image: A screenshot showing the right-click menu with the “Create Shortcut” option.


5. Move the Shortcut to Public Desktop

1. Copy the newly created shortcut.

2. Paste it into C:\Users\Public\Desktop.


6. Copy the Database File from Another Computer (Not necessary for most of the installations)

1. From another operational computer, navigate to C:\Passportscan\data.mdb.

2. Copy this file.

3. Paste it into the same location on each new installation.


7. First-Time Login

 Launch PassportScan Cloud.

 Log in using the “administrator” account or another user with “role device” permissions to register the new device.