Installation

System Requirements

Component	Requirement
Operating System	Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11
RAM	4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
Disk Space	500 MB free
Internet	Required for payment integrations and license validation

Download

Download the latest installer from the Akantio POS portal.

Installation Steps

Run the installer

Double-click Akantio.POS.Installer-x.x.x.zip, then double-clickAkantio.POS.Installer.exe. If Windows shows a SmartScreen warning, clickMore info → Run anyway.

Akantio POS Installer SmartScreen — Figure 2 — The Akantio POS installer SmartScreen.

Akantio POS Installer SmartScreen - Run Anyway — Figure 3 — Click **More info → Run anyway** to continue.

Akantio POS Setup Wizard — Figure 4 — Click **Next** to continue.

Accept the license agreement

Read and accept the End User License Agreement to continue.

Akantio POS Setup Wizard - License Agreement — Figure 5 — The Akantio POS setup wizard - license agreement.

Choose installation folder

We recommend to use the default installation folder. You can change this if needed.

Akantio POS Setup Wizard - Installation Folder — Figure 6 — The Akantio POS setup wizard - installation folder.

Complete the installation

Click Install and wait for the process to finish. A desktop shortcut will be created automatically.

Akantio POS Setup Wizard - Installation Complete — Figure 7 — The Akantio POS setup wizard - installation complete.

Akantio POS Setup Wizard - Launch Akantio POS — Figure 8 — Click **Finish** to complete the installation.

Akantio POS Desktop Shortcut — Figure 9 — Akantio POS desktop shortcut.

First Launch

After installation, open Akantio POS from the desktop shortcut or Start Menu. On the first launch you will be prompted to activate your license. In the License Management screen, type your e-mail and password to login.

Figure 10 — First run and activating the application.

License Validation

Akantio POS validates your license against the activation server. An internet connection is required for this check.