> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pads4.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Starting the application

**PADS4 Agent** is the end-user application used for remotely managing and monitoring your PADS4 system. It provides tools for system health, diagnostics, alerting, and operational control.

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## How to Launch PADS4 Agent

You can start the PADS4 Agent application in one of the following ways:

### Method 1: Using the Start Menu

1. Click the **Start** button on the Windows taskbar.
2. Navigate to **All Programs** > **PADS4**.
3. Click **Agent**.

### Method 2: Using Windows Explorer

1. Open **Windows Explorer**.
2. Navigate to the folder where the **PADS4 Agent** program files are installed.
3. Double-click `PADSAgent.exe` to launch the application.

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## First-Time Setup and Configuration

> **Note:**\
> If all configuration settings are correct, the application will automatically connect to the **PADS4 Server** upon startup.

If this is your **first time launching** the application or if the **connection settings are incorrect**, the **PADS4 Connection Management** window will appear. This allows you to manually configure or correct the server connection settings to successfully start the application.