How to Install the Windows Visible Desktop App

Below are the instructions on how to install and sign-in to the Windows desktop client:

Step 1: Download the Application

• Download Windows Desktop apps from link : https://www.workstatus.io/downloads
• Go to the Download section located at the top-right corner.
• Download the application file to your system.

Step 2: Extract the Files

• Locate the downloaded ZIP file.
• Right-click and select Extract All (or unzip using your preferred tool).

Step 3: Install the Applications

• After extraction, you will see two application files.
• You must install both applications.
• First you need to install Workstatus-Desktop.exe, simply Double-click file and follow the installation instructions.

• Second you need to install Workstatus.exe app, simply Double-click file and follow the installation instructions.

Step 4: Login to the Application

• Once installation is complete, open the application.
• Enter your username and password.
• After login, the application will appear in the bottom-right corner (system tray).

Step 5: Restart the System

• After logging in, you must restart your system.

Step 6: Open App

• After the system restarts, open the application.
• User need to search Workstatus Desktop app in application.
• User can pin Workstatus app in taskbar
• User can also open app from bottom right corner where all hiden app icon is present

Step 5: Start Tracking

• Click on Select Project.
• The assigned project list will open.
• Click on the project on which you want to run the tracker.
• Once you select a project, the assigned task list will open.
• If you want to run the tracker on a specific task, select the task.
• If not, directly click on the Start Timer button.

Updated on: 26/03/2026