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Installation
Setup & Administration

Manual Last Update July 26, 2025
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Table of Contents

Overview

StockApp is a comprehensive investment tracking application designed to help users monitor their investment portfolios and dividend returns. The software provides advanced sorting capabilities that combine predicted price movements with dividend yields, enabling users to make informed investment decisions tailored to their investment style.

Key Features

System Requirements

Windows Version

  • RAM: Minimum 4GB, Recommended 8GB
  • Storage: 500MB available disk space
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD equivalent
  • Internet Connection: Required for real-time data updates
  • Additional Requirements: .NET Framework 4.8 or later

Apple/macOS 64bit

  • RAM: Minimum 4GB, Recommended 8GB
  • Storage: 500MB available disk space
  • Internet Connection: Required for real-time data updates

Installation

Windows Installation

Microsoft Store

  1. Install from the Microsoft Store
    2. Web Link
    Store Link

  2. Accept the license agreement
  3. Click "Install" to begin installation
  4. Launch StockApp
Wow Microsoft, that's a very bright background on the web link! StockApp_Microsoft_Store_Web.png

Viewed directly in store. Much better background. StockApp_Microsoft Store_AppStore.png

Apple MacOS Desktop

Direct Download

  1. Download StockApp.dmg from the official website. AppTools.us
  2. Double-click the DMG file, accept the EULA to mount it
  3. Drag StockApp to the Applications folder
  4. Eject the DMG file
  5. Launch StockApp from Applications folder

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Initial Setup

First Launch Configuration

Register the software.

Step 2: Admin Screen / Create Portfolio

From the main screen, click on the Admin button to enter the administration screen.

The first time you enter the Administration screen you will be prompted for a folder to save Backups, Imports/Exports. Create and/or select a folder and click Open.

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Add at least one client. Normally this is yourself. StockApp neeeds at least one account to operate properly. Do not use the Demo client. There is no guarantee the Demo client will reliably hold correct data.