Print this checklist or keep it open on your phone while setting up.
Gather these from your Unanet administrator or IT department:
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Unanet Username
- Example:
jsmith - Your username: _______________________
- Example:
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Unanet Password
- Your regular Unanet login password
- Your password: _______________________
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API Key
- Looks like:
abc123-def456-ghi789 - Your API key: _______________________
- Looks like:
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Firm Code
- Example:
ACME001 - Your firm code: _______________________
- Example:
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Unanet URL
- Example:
https://acme.unanet.com - Your URL: _______________________
- Example:
Check that you have:
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Windows 10 or Windows 11
- Check: Right-click Start button → System
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Claude Desktop installed
- Download from: https://claude.ai/download
- Already using Claude? You're good!
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Internet connection
- Needed for downloading files
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Administrator access (optional but helpful)
- Can you install programs on this computer?
- If not, you may need IT help
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15 minutes of time
- Uninterrupted is best
- 500 MB free disk space
- Check: Open File Explorer → This PC → Look at C: drive
- A text editor (Notepad is fine)
- Your IT support contact info
- A cup of coffee ☕
- ❌ Programming knowledge
- ❌ Command line experience
- ❌ Special permissions (beyond your Unanet access)
Before starting, know who to contact if you need help:
- Unanet Administrator: _______________________
- IT Support: _______________________
- Phone/Email: _______________________
If you checked all the required boxes above, you're ready!
- Go to the Windows Setup Guide
- Follow the steps in order
- Take your time - there's no rush
- Take screenshots as you go (Windows+Shift+S)
- Copy your credentials to a temporary notepad file for easy pasting
- Close other programs to avoid interruptions
- Disable antivirus temporarily if you get "Access Denied" errors
Remember: This is a one-time setup. Once it's done, you'll have powerful Unanet access directly in Claude!