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Install DYMO Web Service as Windows Service

If utilizing kiosk mode in windows, the DYMO web service needs to be turned into a true windows service so that it can run in kiosk mode. This is due to the fact that windows only allows a single app to be running while in kiosk mode, and the DYMO web service is configured by default as an app, not a service. To run the DYMO web service as a true window service, do the following:

1. Download the NSSM utility.

2. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.

3. Open a command prompt as an administrator and navigate to the extracted folder.

4. Navigate to the appropriate subfolder based on your Windows version (32 or 64bit).

   For 64Bit Windows, type: cd win64

   For 32Bit Windows, type: cd win32

5. Start the installation process by typing the following:

   nssm install

6. In the window that opens, do the following:

   • Press the three (3) dots button next to the Path option, then select the DYMO web service executable.

     C:\Program Files (x86)\DYMO\DYMO Connect\DYMO.WebApi.Win.Host.exe

   • Enter "DYMO Web Service" as the name for the new service.

   • Click the "Install service" button.

   • Click "OK" to the "Service installed successfully" message.

7. Open the windows services and start the new "DYMO Web Service" service.

   Note: the DYMO icon will not appear in the system tray when run as a windows service.

8. Return to the Green Security page and confirm printing works.