AntGain
Installation Help

Installation Guides

Step-by-step guides to help you install and run AntGain on any platform. Most issues are caused by security software - here's how to resolve them.

AntGain is Safe & Secure

Security warnings appear because we distribute directly (not through app stores). Our app is safe - it only uses idle bandwidth and never accesses your personal data.

Windows

2 troubleshooting guides

This is Normal for Self-Distributed Apps

Since AntGain is not downloaded from the Microsoft Store, Windows SmartScreen may show a security warning. This is completely normal and safe.

How to proceed:

  1. Click "More info" in the popup dialog
  2. Click the "Run anyway" button that appears
  3. AntGain will start normally

Optional: Add to Antivirus Whitelist

For uninterrupted operation, you can add AntGain to your antivirus whitelist:

  1. Open Windows Security
  2. Go to Virus & threat protection > Manage settings
  3. Scroll to Exclusions > Add or remove exclusions
  4. Add the AntGain installation folder

macOS

2 troubleshooting guides

This is macOS's Gatekeeper Protection

Since AntGain is not distributed through the Mac App Store, macOS Gatekeeper will block the first launch. This is a security feature, not a problem with the app.

How to open AntGain:

Method 1 - Right-click to open (Recommended):

  1. Right-click (or Control-click) on the AntGain app icon
  2. Select "Open" from the context menu
  3. Click "Open" in the dialog that appears

Method 2 - System Settings:

  1. Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security
  2. Scroll down to find the message about AntGain
  3. Click "Open Anyway"
  4. Enter your password to confirm

Linux

3 troubleshooting guides

Still having trouble?

If you're still experiencing issues after following these guides, our support team is here to help.