Installing the client using the command line interface (CLI)
Learn how to install IBM Robotic Process Automation as a Service client using the command line interface in Windows™.
Before you begin
- The installer runs an online installation. You must have a stable internet connection to proceed with the installation.
- Make sure you meet the prerequisites described in Prerequisites to install the client.
- Download the installer. For more information about how to download it, see Downloading the installer.
- Starting from IBM RPA 23.0.2: Copy the tenant's installation key. For more information about how to get it, see Installation key .
- The IBM Robotic Process Automation default installation directory is
C:\Program Files. You cannot change the installation directory.
Installing the client before version 23.0.2
Open the Windows™ command prompt and enter the installer options. The syntax includes the installer name and extension.
| Installer options | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
/exenoui |
It disables the graphical user interface. | Required |
/qn |
It enables silent mode. | Required |
installlevel |
The type of installation by using numbers: - 1: Typical installation- 4: Complete installation |
Required |
regionname |
The region code that you are going to use. 🛈 Requirement: The region name code must be all capitals. |
Required |
tenantcode |
The tenant code. | Required |
licenseid |
The license number. | Optional |
licensepassword |
The license password. | Optional |
proxyaddress |
The proxy server address. | Only if your network has a proxy server. |
proxyusername |
The proxy server username. | Only if your network has a proxy server. |
proxypassword |
The proxy server password. | Only if your network has a proxy server. |
Example:
Setup.exe /exenoui /qn installlevel=<LEVEL> regionname=<REGION_CODE> tenantcode=<TENANT_CODE> [licenseid=<LICENSE_ID> licensepassword=<LICENSE_PASSWORD>] [proxyaddress=<ADDRESS> proxyusername=<USERNAME> proxypassword=<PASSWORD>]
For information about licensing IBM RPA before 23.0.2, see IBM RPA license: License ID and License password.
Installing the client starting from version 23.0.2
Open the Windows™ command prompt and enter the installer options. The syntax includes the installer name and extension.
| Installer options | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
/exenoui |
It disables the graphical user interface. | Required |
/qn |
It enables silent mode. | Required |
installlevel |
The type of installation by using numbers: - 1: Typical installation- 4: Complete installation |
Required |
installkey |
The installation key. | Required |
proxyaddress |
The proxy server address. | Only if your network has a proxy server. |
proxyusername |
The proxy server username. | Only if your network has a proxy server. |
proxypassword |
The proxy server password. | Only if your network has a proxy server. |
Example:
Setup.exe /exenoui /qn installlevel=<LEVEL> installationkey=<KEY> [proxyaddress=<ADDRESS> proxyusername=<USERNAME> proxypassword=<PASSWORD>]
For more information about how to get the installation key, see Installation key.