Installing the Windows Authentication Client Using the Command Line

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Use this procedure to install the Windows Authentication Client from an administrative command prompt or as part of a remote deployment package.

APIKEY
API key for the Service Identity.
SERVER_URL
URL of the RapidIdentity Cloud tenant.
DOMAIN
NetBIOS domain name.
Note:

  • The Windows Authentication Client does not support the remote desktop protocol.

  • If you use external logo URLs, ensure that your firewall does not block the URL.

Requirements
  • RapidIdentity Cloud version 2021.7.27 or later
  • A domain-joined Windows 11 computer
  • An API key assigned to the Authentication API Consumer role for the appropriate Service Identity
  • Local administrator credentials on the device
  1. Download the RapidIdentity Client for Windows installer.
    Right-click RapidIdentity Client for Windows, then select Save As.
  2. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
    Right-click Command Prompt under Best match in the Start menu, and then select Run as administrator.
  3. Navigate to the directory containing RapidIdentity Client for Windows.msi.
  4. Run the installation command.

    For a standard installation:

    msiexec /i "RapidIdentity Client for Windows.msi" APIKEY="api_key"

    For a silent installation:

    msiexec.exe /i "RapidIdentity Client for Windows.msi" /quiet /passive APIKEY="api_key"
    Note:The installation runs in the background. You can track its progress in Task Manager.