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<h1>RapidiConnector installation guide (step by step)</h1>
<div class="trix-content"><p>The RapidiConnector is a small Windows service you install on a machine in your own network. It lets Rapidi reach your on-premise system (for example Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central on-premise) by connecting out to the Rapidi server over SSL, so you do not need to open inbound firewall ports. Setup takes about 15 minutes.<br><br></p><p><strong>Before you start, make sure you have:<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>A Windows machine that can reach your on-premise system</li><li>Local administrator rights on that machine</li><li>Your <a href="https://myrapidi.com/">MyRapidi</a> login</li><li>A Windows account (and its password) for the service to run as, with access to your on-premise system</li><li>Outbound internet access from the machine to the Rapidi server and port shown in MyRapidi</li></ul><h2><strong>Step 1: Download the connector from MyRapidi</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>Everything you need, the installer and your connection parameters, is in your Rapidi service.</p><ul><li>Log in to <a href="https://myrapidi.com/">MyRapidi</a> and open your service.</li><li>Open the connection to your on-premise system and expand the <strong>RapidiConnector</strong> section.</li></ul><p><br></p><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">RapidiConnector section in MyRapidi with the download buttons and connection parameters</figcaption></figure><br><br><strong>Download the installer<br></strong><br><p></p><ul><li><strong>Download RapidiConnector64</strong> for 64-bit Windows (most systems today)</li><li><strong>Download RapidiConnector</strong> (32-bit) only for 32-bit Windows or older NAV systems</li></ul><ol><li>Copy the installer to the Windows machine where the connector will run (for example C:\).</li><li>Note the three parameters shown under the download buttons. You will enter them in Step 4.</li></ol><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content"><table class="table table-bordered"><thead><tr><td>Parameter</td><td>Example</td><td>Where you use it</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rapidi Service ID</td><td>1362</td><td>Rapidi Service Id</td></tr><tr><td>User ID</td><td>NAVODATA005_R</td><td>User ID</td></tr><tr><td>Password</td><td>(shown in MyRapidi)</td><td>Password</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure>The section also shows the <strong>Server Address</strong> and <strong>Port Number</strong> (for example services02.eu.myrapidi.com, port 6238). You do not enter these; the connector finds them from the Service ID. Share them with your IT team if outbound traffic needs to be allowed in a firewall or proxy.<br>Treat the password like any other credential: do not send it by email or paste it into tickets.<br><br><p></p><h2><strong>Step 2: Run the installer</strong></h2><p><strong><br></strong>The installer copies the connector program to your machine; it does not start any sync yet.</p><ul><li>Double-click <strong>RapidiConnector64</strong> (Windows Installer file).</li></ul><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">RapidiConnector64 installer file in File Explorer</figcaption></figure><br><br>On <strong>Welcome to the RapidiConnector Setup Wizard</strong>, click <strong>Next</strong>.<br><br><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Welcome to the RapidiConnector Setup Wizard</figcaption></figure><br><br>Read the <strong>End-User License Agreement</strong>, tick <strong>I accept the terms in the License Agreement</strong> and click <strong>Next</strong>.<br><br><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">End-User License Agreement with the accept box ticked</figcaption></figure><br><br>On <strong>Destination Folder</strong>, keep the default C:\Program Files\RapidiConnector\ (or click <strong>Change...</strong> to pick another folder). Leave <strong>Create a shortcut for RapidiConnector on your desktop</strong> ticked, then click <strong>Next</strong>.<br><br><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Destination Folder</figcaption></figure><br><br>On <strong>Ready to install RapidiConnector</strong>, click <strong>Install</strong> and approve the Windows prompt if one appears.<br><br><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Ready to install RapidiConnector</figcaption></figure><br><br>On <strong>Completed the RapidiConnector Setup Wizard</strong>, leave <strong>Launch RapidiConnector</strong> unticked and click <strong>Finish</strong>. You will open it as administrator in the next step.<br><br><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Completed the RapidiConnector Setup Wizard</figcaption></figure><p></p><h2><strong>Step 3: Open RapidiConnector as administrator</strong></h2><p>Administrator rights are required because the connector creates a Windows service and grants the service account its permissions.<br><br></p><ul><li>On the desktop, right-click the <strong>RapidiConnector</strong> shortcut.</li><li>Choose <strong>Run as administrator</strong> and approve the Windows prompt.</li></ul><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Right-click menu with Run as administrator</figcaption></figure><p></p><p><br>The <strong>RapidiConnector</strong> window opens on the <strong>Installed Services</strong> tab. On a new installation the list is empty.</p><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">RapidiConnector window with an empty Installed Services list</figcaption></figure><p></p><h2><strong>Step 4: Install the service</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>This step links the connector to your Rapidi service and registers it as a Windows service. Enter the User ID exactly as MyRapidi shows it, including any suffix such as _R.</p><ul><li>Click <strong>Install New Service</strong>. The <strong>Install Service</strong> window opens.</li><li>Fill in the fields below.</li></ul><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Install Service window filled in</figcaption></figure><p></p><ul><li>Click <strong>Verify</strong> to test the Rapidi connection before installing.</li><li>Click <strong>Install</strong>.</li></ul><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content"><table class="table table-bordered"><thead><tr><td>Field</td><td>What to enter</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rapidi Service Id</td><td>The Rapidi Service ID from MyRapidi (Step 1)</td></tr><tr><td>User ID</td><td>The User ID from MyRapidi, exactly as shown</td></tr><tr><td>Password</td><td>The password from MyRapidi</td></tr><tr><td>Hybrid Server</td><td>Leave unticked unless Rapidi support tells you otherwise</td></tr><tr><td>Use SSL</td><td>Leave ticked</td></tr><tr><td>Service Name</td><td>Filled in automatically, for example RapidiConnector (1362_NAVODATA005_R)</td></tr><tr><td>Service Description</td><td>Filled in automatically; you can keep it</td></tr><tr><td>Run as Windows User</td><td>The Windows account the service runs as, in the form DOMAIN\User or MACHINE\User</td></tr><tr><td>Windows Password</td><td>The password of that Windows account</td></tr><tr><td>Installation Directory</td><td>Keep C:\Program Files\RapidiConnector\</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><p>When you click <strong>Install</strong>, the connector creates a sub-folder named after the service (for example 1362_NAVODATA005_R) and runs from there.<br>An <strong>Information</strong> message confirms that the service was created and that the Windows user was given:</p><ul><li>Rights to start and stop the service</li><li>Full access to the installation directory</li><li>The <strong>Log on as a service</strong> right</li></ul><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Information message confirming the service was installed</figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Click <strong>OK</strong> to close it.<br><br></p><h2><strong>Step 5: Start the service</strong></h2><p><strong><br></strong>The service is installed in a <strong>Stopped</strong> state; it only connects to Rapidi once you start it.</p><ul><li>In the <strong>Installed Services</strong> list, select your service, for example <strong>RapidiConnector (1362_NAVODATA005_R)</strong>.</li><li>Check <strong>Service Information</strong>: <strong>Installed in</strong> points to C:\Program Files\RapidiConnector\&lt;ServiceId&gt;_&lt;UserID&gt;\Rapidi64.exe and <strong>Status</strong> shows <strong>Stopped</strong>.</li></ul><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content attachment--png"><div class="trix-media-container size-medium">
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      </div><figcaption class="attachment__caption attachment__caption--edited">Installed service selected, status Stopped, ready to Start</figcaption></figure><p></p><p><br>Under <strong>Service Control</strong>, click <strong>Start</strong>. <strong>Status</strong> changes to <strong>Running</strong>.</p><ul><li>Click <strong>OK</strong> to close the RapidiConnector window. The service keeps running in the background.</li><li>Go back to MyRapidi and let your Rapidi consultant know the connector is running, so the connection can be tested.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Troubleshooting and tips<br></strong><br></p><p></p><figure class="attachment attachment--content"><table class="table table-bordered"><thead><tr><td>Problem</td><td>What to check</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Verify fails</td><td>Re-copy the Service ID, User ID and password from MyRapidi; they must match exactly. Check that the machine can reach the server address and port shown in MyRapidi (firewall or proxy).</td></tr><tr><td>Service does not start</td><td>Check the Windows user name and password. An expired or changed Windows password stops the service; use an account whose password does not expire, or update it under Parameters.</td></tr><tr><td>Service runs but data does not sync</td><td>Make sure the Windows account has access to your on-premise system and database, and that the machine is switched on.</td></tr><tr><td>Installer will not run or connector fails on an old system</td><td>Use the 32-bit installer for 32-bit Windows or older NAV versions.</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="attachment__caption"></figcaption></figure><p></p><ul><li><strong>Changing settings later:</strong> open RapidiConnector as administrator, select the service and click <strong>Parameters</strong>.</li><li><strong>More than one Rapidi service:</strong> click <strong>Install New Service</strong> again for each one; each gets its own sub-folder.</li><li><strong>Removing the connector:</strong> stop the service, then click <strong>Uninstall</strong>. See also <a href="/wiki/how_to_uninstall_the_rapidiconnector" data-turbo="true" data-turbo-stream="true" data-controller="wiki" data-action="wiki#updateUrl">How to uninstall the RapidiConnector</a>.</li><li><strong>Upgrading:</strong> see <a href="/wiki/how_to_upgrade_the_rapidiconnector_to_the_latest_version" data-turbo="true" data-turbo-stream="true" data-controller="wiki" data-action="wiki#updateUrl">How To Upgrade the RapidiConnector to the latest version</a>.</li><li><strong>Need help?</strong> Contact Rapidi support with your Service ID and a screenshot of the RapidiConnector window.</li></ul></div>
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