Setup
Windows
Get Cntrl running on your Windows PC.
Setting up Cntrl on Windows is simple with the interactive installer.
Installation
Download
Download the latest Cntrl_vX.X.X_amd64_installer.exe from the GitHub Releases.
Run the Installer It will walk you through setting up:
- Port: The default is
9990. - Features: Choose whether you want to enable Stats, Shutdown, Restart, or Hibernate.
Launch
Once installed, Cntrl will appear in your system tray. Look for the teal icon!
Portable Version
If you prefer not to install, download the cntrl_vX.X.X_windows_amd64_portable.zip and run Cntrl.exe directly.
Launch at Startup
Right-click the tray icon and select Run at Startup. This creates a shortcut in your Windows Startup folder.
Verify It's Working
Open your browser and go to:
http://localhost:9990/api/statusYou should see {"status":"ok"}.