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Link the Desktop Tracker App to Your Server

Overview​

This guide explains how to link the Vineforce Teams Desktop Tracker application with your custom server.

By following the steps below, you will:

  • Configure the Tracker to communicate with your backend server
  • Ensure secure and correct data synchronization
  • Enable the Tracker application to function as expected

Before proceeding, make sure you have administrator access to your system and the correct server URL.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin, ensure that:

  • You have downloaded the latest version of the Vineforce Teams Desktop Tracker
  • You have the server Base URL ready
  • You have permission to edit files inside the Program Files directory

Step-by-Step Setup Guide​

Step 1: Download the Tracker Application​

Open the following link in your browser to download the Desktop Tracker application:

👉 Download link:
https://vineforce.net/teams/download/

Step 2: Start the Installation​

Once the download is complete:

  1. Locate the downloaded file
  2. Double-click the installer to begin the installation process

Step 3: Complete the Installation​

Follow the on-screen instructions to install the application successfully on your system.

Step 4: Open the Installation Directory​

After installation:

  1. Open File Explorer
  2. Navigate to the C:\ drive

Step 5: Go to Program Files​

Inside the C: drive, open the Program Files directory.

Program Files

Step 6: Open the Vineforce Teams Folder​

Locate and open the folder named:

Vineforce Teams

Step 7: Locate the JSON configuration file named appsettings.json​

Inside the folder, find the appsettings.json:

appsettings.json

Step 8: Update the Server URL​

  1. Open appsettings.json using a text editor (Notepad, VS Code, etc.)
  2. Find the BaseUrl field
  3. Replace the existing value with your server URL

Example:​

{
  "BaseUrl": "https://dev.vineforce.net/"
}

Step 9: Save & Run the Application​

  1. Save the changes to the file
  2. Close the editor
  3. Launch the Vineforce Teams Desktop Tracker application

The Tracker will now connect to your configured server.

Conclusion​

You have successfully linked the Vineforce Teams Desktop Tracker application to your server by configuring the appsettings.json file.

With the server connection in place, the Tracker can now:

  • Communicate securely with your backend
  • Sync employee activity and tracking data
  • Operate reliably within your Vineforce Teams environment

If you make any changes to your server configuration in the future, remember to update the BaseUrl accordingly and restart the Tracker application.

For additional configuration options, advanced setup, or troubleshooting guidance, refer to the related documentation sections or contact the Vineforce support team.

Last updated on by Harsh Gupta