Download and Install ARC

Choose the computer that will run ARC, download it from the Portal, and install it.

Published Jun 19, 2026

ARC runs on one computer at your location. That computer — your ARC server — does all the real work and serves the screens everyone else uses.

Pick the computer that will run ARC

Choose a machine that stays on and stays put:

  • Left powered on whenever you’re open — ARC runs games, timers, and automations from here.
  • On a wired network connection where possible, so staff computers and displays reach it reliably.

What it needs

  • Windows 11 (64-bit).
  • 4 GB of RAM, with 8 GB recommended. ARC itself is light — it usually uses only 300–600 MB while running — so most of that is simply headroom for Windows and your browser to run smoothly.
  • About 1 GB of disk space for ARC (the install is roughly 900 MB), plus space for your own files. Media — videos, audio, and images — is what grows over time, so leave extra room as your library builds up.

Treat this PC as equipment, not a spare laptop

Whatever machine runs ARC is the heart of your rooms. If it’s unstable, asleep, or sharing duty as someone’s day-to-day laptop, your games will feel it. Pick a dedicated, reliable computer.

Windows for now — macOS is coming

ARC runs on Windows 11 today. macOS support is on the way later this year.

Download ARC

Your downloads unlock in the Portal as soon as your trial or subscription is active.

  1. Sign in to the Portal and open Software → Downloads.
  2. Choose Download for Windows.
  3. Save the installer to the ARC server computer.

Download on the computer itself

The download page only offers installers on a desktop or laptop. If you open it on a phone or tablet, you’ll see a note to visit on a desktop instead.

Screenshot to capture The Portal Software → Downloads page showing the Windows download card with the current version number and a download button.

Install on Windows

  1. Run the downloaded ARC-Software-<version>.exe.
  2. ARC installs for your Windows user — no administrator password is needed for the install itself. It adds a desktop shortcut and a Start Menu shortcut.
  3. The first time ARC launches, it shows a short End User License Agreement. Read and accept it to continue.
  4. Windows asks for permission once so ARC can set up its firewall rules. Choose Yes so other computers, displays, and cameras on your network can reach ARC.

If you skip the firewall step

ARC still runs on this computer, but other devices on your network — staff PCs, room displays, and live cameras — may not be able to connect until those firewall rules are in place. You can re-run it later by restarting ARC.

Screenshot to capture The Windows permission (UAC) prompt that appears on first launch to set up ARC's firewall rules.

What’s next

ARC is installed but not yet linked to your license. Continue to Connect ARC to your license.