> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.starfort.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Install the Desktop Agent

> Install the Starfort Desktop Agent on Windows.

<Note>
  **Windows only.** The Desktop Agent runs on Windows. Step-by-step installation screenshots are being finalized and will be added in a documentation update.
</Note>

The Starfort **Desktop Agent** runs in the background on a Windows PC and transparently enforces your company's [Guard Policies](/en/v1.2/concepts/guard-policy) on the AI tools employees use.

## What you'll need

* A Windows PC.
* The Desktop Agent installer provided by your administrator.
* A **Company Access Key** — depending on how your administrator packaged the installer, you may not need this (see below).

## Two delivery models

Your administrator builds the installer in one of two ways, and this is the only difference you'll notice at install time:

* **Key pre-baked into the package** — the key is already inside the installer. The Agent runs automatically after installation with no key to enter.
* **Key not included** — you enter the **Company Access Key** once, on the Agent's first launch (your admin issues it in [Desktop Agent settings](/en/v1.2/admin/desktop-agent-settings)).

## Overview

<Steps>
  <Step title="Run the installer">Install the Agent provided by your administrator.</Step>
  <Step title="First launch generates an Agent ID">The first time it runs, the Agent creates a unique Agent ID and stores it permanently and securely on your PC. You never enter or manage this yourself.</Step>
  <Step title="Register">If your package didn't include the key, register with your Company Access Key — see [Register the Desktop Agent](/en/v1.2/desktop/register).</Step>
  <Step title="Use AI normally">Once registered and assigned to a project, the Agent protects your AI usage automatically — see [How it works](/en/v1.2/desktop/how-it-works).</Step>
</Steps>