How to: Install CaseGuard Studio on Your Device

Follow these steps to install CaseGuard Studio!

1. Receive Your Login Credentials

Once your license is issued, you will receive an email from [email protected] containing your login credentials.

If you do not receive this email, please contact [email protected].

Screenshot of a CaseGuard welcome email:'Welcome to your new CaseGuard Account' with a blue Log In button and a red-outlined box showing the temporary password displayed inside the box.

2. Set Your Password and Log In

  • Copy the temporary password provided in the email.
  • Then, click the “Log In” link in the email.
  • This will redirect you to the online website.
  • Next, paste the temporary password copied from the email.
  • You will be prompted to create a new password.

Password Tips:

  • Use a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.
  • Avoid easily guessable personal information.
  • CaseGuard will never ask for your password via email.

After updating your password, you will be logged into the CaseGuard cloud portal:

  • my.caseguard.com (standard users)
  • gov.caseguard.com (government users)

3. Download CaseGuard Studio

  • From the homepage, navigate to the bottom-left corner.

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  • Click Downloads.
  • You will be redirected to the Downloads page.
Downloads page with two panels: CaseGuard Studio (version 9.8.0) and CaseGuard Hub (version 1.8.0) and their download buttons; a secondary air-gapped download option is visible.

Within the Downloads page, you will see two options for CaseGuard Studio installers:

  • Online Installer (Recommended) – best for most users
  • Offline Installer – for restricted or air-gapped environments

Click the option that best suits your organization.

4. Run the Installer

  • Once downloaded, open the installer file (e.g., caseguardstudio-x.x.x.exe)
  • You can access it from your browser’s downloads or your computer’s Downloads folder.
Recent download history panel showing file 'caseguard-studio-9-8.0 (1).exe', 4.2 MB, status Done.

  • Once the download is complete, click “Downloads” on the top right corner of your browser to view the downloaded installer.
  • Click “caseguardstudio-x.x.x.exe” to start the CaseGuard installation process.
    • If you can’t find the “Downloads” section in your browser, you can also access the caseguardstudio-x.x.x.exe file from the Downloads section in Windows File Explorer.
  • Once the CaseGuard installer window opens up, click “Next”.
Welcome screen for CaseGuard Studio Setup Wizard showing CaseGuard logo and setup instructions

  • On the next CaseGuard installer window, decide if you would like to install the software for everybody that uses the computer or just yourself.
    • If multiple user accounts will be using CaseGuard on the same computer, choose “Everybody (all users).”
    • If CaseGuard is intended for use by only one user account, select “Only for me“.
  • Once the user preference is selected, Click “Next” to continue.

  • Click “Typical“.
    • or click “Custom” if you would like to set up a custom setting path or install 10 additional OCR languages.

  • In the next window decide where you would like your CaseGuard Studio installed.
    • We recommend keeping it installed on a local drive. (Keep file path as is)
  • Click the check box to agree with the CaseGuard License terms and conditions and then click “Install.”
    • Review the terms and conditions by clicking the “License terms and conditions” link.

  • The CaseGuard installation will begin, it may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection.
  • To launch CaseGuard Studio immediately, check the box next to “Launch CaseGuard Studio,” then click “Finish“.

  • When you open CaseGuard Studio for the first time, a Sign in window will appear. Choose the correct Agency type from the dropdown menu.

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  • This will redirect you to the website. Click Continue.

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  • Once you click Continue, you will see a pop-up message asking to open CaseGuard Studio. Click Open CaseGuard Studio.

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  • Your CaseGuard Studio will now be signed in. You’re ready to start redacting!

Using Offline-Keys

If a user intends to utilize CaseGuard Studio offline or in an air-gapped network, we have offline keys available for you to access the software.

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  • To install CaseGuard, follow the steps outlined above. If the workstation is in an air-gapped network, you may need to use a flash drive to transfer CaseGuard’s files from a computer with internet access to the air-gapped workstation.
  • Install the software by adding CaseGuard’s files to your computer. After the installation of CaseGuard is complete, open the software and expand the offline key section on the login prompt.
  • Contact your CaseGuard representative or email [email protected], providing them with the License Unique ID so that an offline key can be issued.

Conclusion

Installing CaseGuard Studio is a straightforward process that gets you up and running quickly, whether you’re setting it up on a standard internet-connected machine or in a restricted air-gapped environment. By following the steps above – from receiving your login credentials and setting your password, to downloading and configuring the installer – you’ll be ready to start redacting in just a few minutes. If you run into any issues along the way, the CaseGuard support team is always available at [email protected] to help ensure a smooth installation experience.