Windows

The Windows CLI supports Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server on x64 systems.

Get your API key

Sign in at AntGain, open Account Settings, and copy your API Key. Click Generate API Key if you do not have one yet.

Install

Open PowerShell, replace PASTE_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE, and run:

$env:ANTGAIN_API_KEY = "PASTE_YOUR_API_KEY_HERE"
irm https://install.antgain.app/install.ps1 | iex
Remove-Item Env:ANTGAIN_API_KEY

The installer downloads the latest release, checks its SHA-256, adds antgain to your user PATH, and starts the node in the background. The client saves credentials and generates a device ID automatically. Installing again keeps the same device ID.

To install without starting, set $env:ANTGAIN_SKIP_START = "1" before running the installer. Remove that variable afterwards with Remove-Item Env:ANTGAIN_SKIP_START.

If you need a specific release, set $env:VERSION = "1.1.4" before running the installer. Remove it afterwards with Remove-Item Env:VERSION.

Everyday commands

antgain check
antgain status
antgain logs -f
antgain start -d
antgain stop
antgain restart
antgain update

Closing PowerShell does not stop a background node. This installer does not register Windows startup; after reboot, run antgain start -d again.

Open your dashboard to see your devices and earnings. Keep API keys private when sharing screenshots or logs.

Uninstall

irm https://install.antgain.app/uninstall.ps1 | iex

Saved credentials, device identity, and logs are preserved unless you choose to delete them.

To remove saved data as well:

$env:ANTGAIN_UNINSTALL_PURGE = "1"
irm https://install.antgain.app/uninstall.ps1 | iex
Remove-Item Env:ANTGAIN_UNINSTALL_PURGE

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