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Quick Setup

Connect your computer to QuikDB in 2 minutes.

Install and Register​

Run this command to install and register:

curl -fsSL https://docs.quikdb.com/install/install.sh | bash && quikdb device register

Windows users: Use PowerShell:

iwr -useb https://docs.quikdb.com/install/windows/install.ps1 | iex; quikdb device register

That's it! Your computer is now earning rewards.

Check Your Status​

quikdb device status

Open your browser to http://localhost:4222 to see your dashboard.

To keep earning even after reboots, install the auto-start service:

# Install auto-start service (runs on system boot)
quikdb service install

# Check service status
quikdb service status

# Uninstall if needed
quikdb service uninstall

This works on all platforms:

  • macOS: Creates LaunchAgent
  • Linux: Creates systemd user service
  • Windows: Creates Task Scheduler entry

What Happens Next​

Your computer will:

  • Stay connected to the QuikDB network
  • Build a reputation score based on uptime
  • Earn rewards automatically
  • Show up on the global leaderboard

Important Commands​

# Check your device status
quikdb device status

# Stop the heartbeat service
quikdb device heartbeat stop

# Start the heartbeat service
quikdb device heartbeat start

# Install auto-start service (recommended)
quikdb service install

# Check auto-start service status
quikdb service status

Keep your computer online to maximize earnings.

Production Deployments​

For production environments or CI/CD systems, consider pinning to a specific version:

# Pin to specific version for consistency
curl -fsSL https://docs.quikdb.com/releases/v1.4.0/install/install.sh | bash

See the CLI Releases documentation for version management and rollback options.