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Simplified HR App Installation Guide
Simplified HR App Installation Guide
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Written by Support @ BeSimplified
Updated over a week ago

Windows

Supported OS Version: 64-bit version of Microsoft Windows 10 or later.

NEW INSTALLATIONS

  • Download the latest version of the app from besimplified.com/hr.

  • Double click on the downloaded .exe file to begin the installation process.

  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Restart your system to ensure all changes take effect.

UPGRADING

  • Quit the app by clicking on the "Quit" option in the settings menu.

  • Uninstall the current SimplifiedHR app using one of the following methods:

    • Click on the search area in your taskbar.

    • Type "Control Panel" then select it.

    • Choose Programs > Programs and Features.

    • Find SimplifiedHR, right-click on it, and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change (depending on what appears).

  • Follow the steps for New Installations mentioned above.

APP STORE

You can also download the app from Microsoft store.

Mac OS (Intel or Silicon chip)

Supported OS Version: 64-bit version of macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later.

NEW INSTALLATIONS

  • Download the latest version of the app from besimplified.com/hr based on your Mac Chipset.

  • Once the download is complete, double-click the .dmg file to open the disk image within the macOS Finder.

  • Drag the Simplified HR application to your Applications folder.

  • From the Applications folder, double-click on the SimplifiedHR icon to start the application.

  • When you open SimplifiedHR for the first time, you may receive a notice stating that it is an application downloaded from the internet, requiring you to confirm that you want to open it. Click Open to continue and launch SimplifiedHR.

  • Grant the screen recording permission:

    • Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Screen Recording.

    • Allow SimplifiedHR.

  • Grant the input monitoring permission:

    • Go to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Input Monitoring.

    • Allow SimplifiedHR.

UPGRADING

  • Quit the app by clicking on the "Quit" option in the settings menu.

  • Follow the steps for New Installations mentioned above.

Linux

Supported OS Version: 64-bit version of Ubuntu 20.04 or later.

NEW INSTALLATIONS

  • Download the latest version of the app from besimplified.com/hr.

  • Run the following command in the terminal to install: 

  • sudo apt-get install /path/to/deb/file/latest.deb

UPGRADING

  • Quit the app by clicking on the "Quit" option in the settings menu.

  • Run the following command in the terminal:

  • sudo apt purge simplifiedhr

  • Follow the steps for New Installations mentioned above.

We hope this article helps you understand how to install the Simplified HR Desktop App on various Operating Systems. If you are still facing any issues, please get in touch with us via the support form.

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