Get started with Level for Windows
In order to manage your Windows workstations and computers you will first need to install the Windows agent. See our other guides for installing Level on macOS and Linux. The agent is a small service that runs in the background and checks in with your Level account.
Video Walkthrough
Installing a Windows agent
The Install New Monitoring Agent window in Level provides two installation options:
MSI Installer – A manual installation where you download the installer and enter an API key during setup.
One-Line Command – A quick and automated method using PowerShell to install the agent silently.
Option 1: Installing via MSI Installer
Steps:
Select the operating system – Ensure Windows is selected.
(Optional) Select a device group – Assign the device to a group for better organization.
Download the MSI Installer – Click "Download Installer" to get the file.
Copy the API Key – Click "Copy API key to clipboard" and save it for later.
Run the MSI Installer – Open the downloaded file and follow the setup instructions.
Enter the API Key when prompted to link the agent to your Level account.
Complete the installation – Once finished, the device will appear in the Level dashboard.
Installing the MSI via Command Line (Silent Install)
For users who prefer command-line installation, you can run the MSI directly with the following command:
msiexec /quiet /i level.msi LEVEL_API_KEY="your key"
Option 2: Installing via One-Line Command (PowerShell)
For a faster, automated installation, you can use a PowerShell one-liner.
Steps:
Select the operating system – Ensure Windows is selected.
(Optional) Select a device group – Assign the device to a group if needed.
Copy the PowerShell Command – Click "Copy command to clipboard".
Run PowerShell as Administrator – Paste the copied command and execute it.
Wait for installation to complete – The command downloads, installs, and registers the agent automatically.
What the Command Does:
Downloads the MSI installer from Level’s official server
Runs the installation silently without user interaction
Links the device to your Level account using the API key
If you'd like to install Level on many computers through Active Directory Group Policy then check out our guide here!
Storage Locations
C:\Program Files\Level
Supported Windows Versions
Windows 8.1 and above, Windows Server 2012 R2 and above
PowerShell v4 and above
Desktop Experience must be installed (For Windows Server 2012 only)
64-bit (No 32-bit support)