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Revver Desktop App Installation Guide - Windows
Revver Desktop App Installation Guide - Windows

This guide will walk you through the steps to download, install, and set up the Revver Desktop App on a windows computer

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Written by Ty Toon
Updated over 3 months ago

The Revver Desktop App for Windows allows you to set check files out and have them open automatically in your default program. It allows you to set a folder in windows to automatically be watched for file imports. It also allows you to use our printer to print files from other programs directly to Revver as a pdf.

This article covers how to install the Revver Desktop app. The desktop app can be used to access your Revver account and offers the above and other features that are unavailable in the web browser.


Access/Permissions Requirements

The Revver desktop app is intended to be used by a "Full" or "Essentials" licensed user.



Installing the Desktop App


1. Access Revver On the Web Browser

Log into your Revver account via http://login.revverdocs.com/ :

2. Select the Question Mark Icon

After logging in, click the question mark icon at the top-right corner:

3. Select Download the Revver Desktop App

Select the "Download the Revver Desktop App" link:

4. Run the Downloaded Installer

From your downloads folder, run the installer that was downloaded. This will open the setup wizard. Select Next to begin installation:

5. Select Installation Directory

Before continuing the installation, if you like you can choose to install the app on another directory by selecting browse. When ready to continue with installation select 'Next' and then 'Next' again to begin installation:


Connecting the Desktop App


Server Connection

After installation, the app will prompt you to choose a server connection:

  • Select "Connect to US Hosted Revver (Cloud)" for most users.

  • For UK, Canada, or GovCloud instances, choose the appropriate option or enter the specific URL provided into the On Premise box.

If you are on a instance of Revver other than our US hosted, the URL is as follows:


Final Steps and Additional Info

After connecting and successfully logging in to the app it is recommended that you close and restart the application as it may still be running as administrator depending on your local configuration.

Installing the desktop app should also create a start menu and desktop shortcut for ease of access.

If you are looking to get the installer without signing in you can access it at https://revverdocs.com/downloads :


Optional Add-Ons

After installing the Revver Desktop App, you can enhance its functionality with optional add-ons:

Open the Revver Desktop App

  • Launch the Revver Desktop App and log in if prompted.

Access Settings

  • Click on the gear icon located at the top-right corner of the Revver window to open the Settings page.

Install Add-ons

  • In the Settings window, navigate to the add-ons section and click 'Install' next to the desired add-ons, such as Printer and Scanner.

  • The installation will begin immediately. Once completed, the 'Install' button will change to 'Uninstall'.


Need Help?

Contact Technical Services

To get in contact with our technical services team for assistance select the chat bubble in the lower right corner of the help center. Initially you will connect with our AI bot Fin. If Fin is unable to answer your question please select the talk to a person button below his answer to speak with a member of our technical services department. Fin can also transfer you to a live representative at any time, just ask Fin to "transfer me to a live technician".

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