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Deploying a Pre-installed Client
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Deploying a Preinstalled ScreenMeet Client
Introduction
Deploy the ScreenMeet desktop client for Windows, MacOS, and Linux in a preinstalled configuration so employees can enter support codes without downloading the on-demand client.
Upgrade Requirement
If upgrading from a client version below 2.61.6, uninstall the previous version before installing the new client.
Client Downloads
The links below always provide the most up-to-date version of the ScreenMeet application for each platform.
Operating System | File Type | Download Link |
|---|---|---|
Windows | MSI | |
MacOS | PKG | |
Linux (Debian-based) | DEB |
Windows Deployment
The Windows MSI can optionally install the Beam service for unattended remote control. Use the command-line to tailor installation and behavior.
Beam Feature Licensing
The Beam feature is ScreenMeet's unattended remote access tool. It is only applicable if your organization has purchased the appropriate Beam licensing. Customers without this licensing should omit BeamFeature and all related parameters from deployment commands.
Common MSI Settings
Argument | Values | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
APPLICATIONFOLDER | Path | Installation folder | [ProgramFilesX86]\ScreenMeet |
PROGRAMMENUSHORTCUT | 1 / <empty> | Add Program Menu shortcut | 1 |
DESKTOPSHORTCUT | 1 / <empty> | Add Desktop shortcut | 1 |
AUTOCHECKUPDATES | true / false | Enable update checks | true |
AUTOUPGRADE | true / false | Auto-download and install updates (requires | true |
ADDLOCAL | SupportFeature[,BeamFeature] | Features to install. Include | SupportFeature,BeamFeature |
ORGRESTRICT | True / False | Restrict usage to organizations in | false |
ORGRESTRICTLIST | Comma-separated IDs | Allowed organization IDs | None |
Best Practice
For most environments, enable AUTOUPGRADE=true to ensure clients receive the latest features and security updates automatically. If auto-upgrade is disabled, plan to upgrade all clients every 3–6 months to maintain compatibility and stability.
Beam Service Settings
Argument | Values | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
BEAMGROUPKEY | String | Beam group key | Empty |
BEAMAUTHTYPE | noauth / native / password | Authentication type | noauth |
BEAMPASSWORD | String | Password for | Empty |
BEAMHIDEUI | 1 / 0 | Hide UI | 0 |
BEAMENABLELOG | 1 / 0 | Enable file logging | 0 |
BEAMUPLOADLOG | 1 / 0 | Upload logs to ScreenMeet | 0 |
BEAMFILTERLABEL | String | Filter label | Empty |
BEAMFILTERTAGS | Comma-separated | Filter tags | Empty |
BEAMNOTIFICATIONTYPES | Comma-separated | Visible notification types (e.g., | Empty |
Windows Example Commands
msiexec /i ScreenMeet.msi /quiet APPLICATIONFOLDER="C:\Program Files\ScreenMeet" ADDLOCAL="SupportFeature" DESKTOPSHORTCUT="1"msiexec /i ScreenMeet.msi /quiet APPLICATIONFOLDER="C:\Program Files\ScreenMeet" BEAMGROUPKEY="abc123" BEAMAUTHTYPE="password" BEAMPASSWORD="securePass" BEAMENABLELOG="1" BEAMUPLOADLOG="1"MacOS Deployment
Supported Parameters
Argument | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
code | <session pin> | Connect automatically on startup |
confirmconsent | true / false | Skip consent screen if |
fileLogsLevel | 1–4 | Logging level (1=Critical, 4=Debug) |
proxy_url | URL | Proxy server URL |
proxy_username | Username | Proxy username |
proxy_password | Password | Proxy password |
MacOS Example Command
open -n -a "/Applications/ScreenMeetSupport.app" --args code="977113" confirmconsent="false"Organization Restrictions
Use getAllowedOrgIDs to list allowed organization IDs and setAllowedOrgIDs to configure or disable restrictions.
Linux Deployment
Install the Debian package from the download link. Configure network and proxy settings per your environment. For centralized management, use your standard Linux software distribution tooling.
Conclusion
Preinstalling the ScreenMeet client standardizes access, reduces time to join sessions, and enables centralized control. Use the platform download links for the latest builds and follow best practice guidance to keep clients updated and secure.
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