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Installing GeckoGrid

System requirements, Windows and macOS installers, what gets installed on your machine, and how updates work.

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GeckoGrid is a desktop app for Windows and macOS. Setup takes a few minutes, and local scans work with no external accounts.

Requirements

  • Windows 10 or newer, 64-bit, or macOS on Apple Silicon.
  • Google Chrome, for local scans. GeckoGrid auto-detects your Chrome install, and Settings > Application lets you point at a custom path if you use a nonstandard location.
  • An internet connection. Every scan queries Google Maps, and API scans also reach DataForSEO.
  • A DataForSEO account is optional. You only need one for API scanning on the Agency and Lifetime plans, and you bring your own key.

Geocoding uses the free OpenStreetMap Nominatim service, so there is no API key to configure for addresses.

Windows

  1. Download the Windows installer, an MSI or EXE, from the download links in your Polar purchase email or the customer portal.
  2. Run the installer and follow the wizard. The default options suit most setups.
  3. Launch GeckoGrid from the Start Menu.

macOS

  1. Download the DMG from the same purchase email or the customer portal.
  2. Open it and drag GeckoGrid to Applications.
  3. Launch GeckoGrid from Applications or Launchpad.

What gets installed

The installer places the application and its resources in the program location for your platform. Your settings and project database live separately in your user data folder, so they survive reinstalls and updates. Uninstalling removes the app and leaves your data, which you can delete by hand if you want a clean slate.

Updating

When a new version ships, download the new installer from the customer portal and run it. It upgrades the existing installation in place, so you do not need to uninstall first, and your settings and projects are preserved. Release notes for every version are on the release notes page.

If Windows shows a security warning

Windows may still sometimes alert on the installer. SmartScreen builds confidence from a file’s age and how many people have run it, so a newer installer with a limited install base can be flagged before its reputation builds. If a warning appears, click More info, then Run anyway to continue. This does not indicate a problem with the download.

After installing, the next step is activating your license.

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