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BauGPT Pro Data Manager – Quick Installation Guide

The BauGPT Pro Data Manager syncs files from your Windows machine directly to BauGPT Pro.

System requirements​

  • OS: Windows 10 (1809+), Windows 11, or Windows Server 2018
  • RAM: 512 MB minimum, 2 GB recommended
  • Storage: 100 MB free
  • Internet: Required for synchronization

Before you install​

Install .NET 9.0 Runtime (required)​

The Data Manager needs .NET 9.0 Runtime. Without it, the app won't start.

  1. Download the runtime: dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/9.0
  2. Choose "Download .NET 9.0 Runtime" → Windows x64
  3. Run the installer before continuing

Installation​

  1. Right-click BauGPT-Pro-Datenmanager-Setup.msi
  2. Select "Run as administrator"
  3. Follow the setup wizard (keep the default path)
  4. On first launch, the app clears old settings for a clean start
  5. Sign in with your BauGPT credentials when prompted

Security & firewall settings​

Network access​

The app needs outbound HTTPS access to:

  • API endpoint: https://api.baugpt.pro (Port 443)
  • JWT token management for authentication
  • Secure file sync

Windows Defender Firewall​

On first launch, you'll be asked to allow network access → click "Allow access".

To add the exception manually:

  1. Control Panel → System and Security → Windows Defender Firewall
  2. Click "Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall"
  3. Click "Change settings" → "Allow another app"
  4. Browse to: C:\Program Files\BauGPT Pro Datenmanager\baugpt-fileuploader.exe
  5. Enable both Private and Public networks

Corporate firewalls​

  • Port 443 (HTTPS) must be open for outbound traffic to api.baugpt.pro
  • If your organization uses a proxy, proxy configuration may be required

Antivirus​

Some antivirus programs flag new installers as "unknown." The software is safe.

  • Right-click the installer → "Run as administrator" if blocked
  • After installation: add C:\Program Files\BauGPT Pro Datenmanager\ to antivirus exclusions to avoid interference with file monitoring

Security warnings you may see​

WarningAction
Windows SmartScreen: "Windows protected your PC"Click "More info" → "Run anyway"
UAC: "Do you want to allow this app to make changes?"Click "Yes"
Windows Defender: "Unrecognized app"Click "Run anyway"

Troubleshooting​

Installation fails:

  • Make sure .NET 9.0 Runtime is installed first
  • Run the installer as administrator
  • Temporarily disable antivirus during installation

App won't start:

  • Check .NET 9.0 Runtime installation
  • Look in Windows Event Viewer for error details
  • Run the app once as administrator

Network connection issues:

  • Check firewall settings (see above)
  • Confirm internet connectivity
  • Test access to https://api.baugpt.pro in a browser

Data storage & security​

WhatWhere
Settings%APPDATA%\baugpt-fileuploader\
Sync historyEncrypted SQLite database (metadata only, no file contents)
CredentialsEncrypted with Windows Data Protection API

All connections use HTTPS. JWT tokens are renewed automatically.

Quick start checklist​

  1. ✅ Install .NET 9.0 Runtime
  2. ✅ Run the MSI installer as administrator
  3. ✅ Allow firewall access on first launch
  4. ✅ Sign in and select folders to sync

Questions?​

Contact support@baugpt.com or your system administrator.