# Install Dr. Sprinto App & Report Device Health Status

The following guide will help you download and install Dr. Sprinto on your device and report your device health status through the Sprinto employee portal. \
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Dr. Sprinto is Sprinto's native Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution. Dr. Sprinto is secure and supported on multiple operating systems. Upon installation, Dr. Sprinto tests your device's security configuration and highlights any security gaps you need to update before you report your device's health on the Sprinto employee portal.

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#### Note

DrSprinto is supported only on physical devices such as laptops and desktops. It does not work on virtual machines (VMs), and data from such environments will not be captured or reflected in Sprinto.
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#### Download Links <a href="#download-links" id="download-links"></a>

Use the below links to download the latest version of Dr. Sprinto app:

<table><thead><tr><th width="231.10546875">Operating system</th><th width="155.12109375">Download link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Windows</td><td><a href="https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto+Setup+4.0.8.exe">Click here</a></td></tr><tr><td>Apple Mac (Intel x86)</td><td><a href="https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto-4.0.8.dmg">Click here</a></td></tr><tr><td>Apple Mac (Apple silicon)</td><td><a href="https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto-4.0.8-arm64.dmg">Click here</a></td></tr><tr><td>Linux </td><td><a href="https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto-4.0.8.AppImage">Click here</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Dr. Sprinto Permissions and Privacy

#### Key Permissions Required

Dr. Sprinto requires minimal permissions to install and function:

<table><thead><tr><th width="270.84375">Permission</th><th>Why it is needed</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Administrator / Root access</strong></td><td>Required only during installation to place the application in system directories.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Local network (localhost only)</strong></td><td>Runs a local server on your device to share device information securely with your browser during reporting.</td></tr></tbody></table>

Dr. Sprinto does not require elevated permissions after installation.

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#### What Dr. Sprinto Monitors (Read-only)

Dr. Sprinto collects only essential configuration details required for compliance checks. All data collection is read-only.

* Operating system version
* Disk encryption status
* Screen lock configuration
* Antivirus running status
* Firewall status

#### Privacy Features

Dr. Sprinto is designed to ensure user control and data privacy:

* **Read-only** – Does not modify device settings.
* **No continuous monitoring** – Scans only when the application is opened.
* **No automatic data transmission** – Data is sent only when you click **Report.**
* **Local-only server** – Data is accessible only on your device.
* **No admin privileges during runtime** – Runs without elevated access after installation.

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### **Procedure**

Follow the below procedure to install and run the Dr. Sprinto app.<br>

1. **Download Dr. Sprinto app and install it on the device**

Microsoft Windows:

* Download the latest version of the [Dr. Sprinto](https://drsprinto.s3.amazonaws.com/DrSprinto+Setup+4.0.7.exe) app.
* Double-click the downloaded file to proceed with the installation.
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If you encounter any installation errors, refer to the FAQs for resolution.

#### &#x20;Apple Mac:

* Download the latest version of the Dr. Sprinto app (for [Intel](https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto-4.0.7.dmg) or [Apple Silicon](https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto-4.0.7-arm64.dmg)).
* Double-click the downloaded file to proceed with the installation.
* Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

#### &#x20;Linux:&#x20;

* Download the latest version of the [Dr. Sprinto](https://static.sprinto.com/drsprinto/DrSprinto-4.0.7.AppImage) app.
* To proceed with installation, you may need to add execute permission to the downloaded file. **Right-click** on the downloaded file, select Permissions from the menu and make the file executable.

2. #### Run the Dr. Sprinto app. <a href="#run-the-dr.-sprinto-app" id="run-the-dr.-sprinto-app"></a>

* Open the installed Dr. Sprinto app.
* Click Share device info to report your device health on Sprinto. This opens [Sprinto’s employee portal](https://app.sprinto.com/) on your default web browser. If you are not already logged in, you may need to log in with your credentials.<br>

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* Select a device owner option, and click Connect device.<br>

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* Click Scan to initiate the device configuration check.

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3. #### Update device configuration <a href="#update-device-configuration" id="update-device-configuration"></a>

* Dr. Sprinto highlights if any security configuration does not meet the recommended configuration.&#x20;
* If Dr. Sprinto detects any misconfiguration, click on the configuration to get details about the required action.<br>

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* Once you’ve updated your device's configuration, return to Dr. Sprinto and click **Re-scan**. You should see a green check mark against all device configurations.<br>

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4. #### Report device health status. <a href="#report-device-health-status" id="report-device-health-status"></a>

* On the Sprinto employee portal, Click **Report Device** under **Your Devices** section.

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* Click Fetch to retrieve your device’s latest health status from the Dr. Sprinto app. Ensure that Dr. Sprinto remains running in the background during the process.

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* Select the device owner option, then click Report device.

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#### FAQs related to Installation

#### Linux: <a href="#linux" id="linux"></a>

* You may need to add execute permission to the downloaded file. Right-click on the AppImage, select "Properties," and make the file executable.

#### Windows: <a href="#windows" id="windows"></a>

* If you encounter a warning saying, "File is not commonly downloaded," ignore it. Dr. Sprinto is safe for your machine.
* Windows Defender SmartScreen might block the installation. Click "More info" and select "Run anyway."<br>

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* In some cases, right-click on the installer, select "Properties," choose "Unblock" against the Security check, and apply changes.

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#### Post-Installation <a href="#post-installation" id="post-installation"></a>

* After completing the steps, Dr. Sprinto should be successfully installed on your device.

#### Data Privacy: <a href="#data-privacy" id="data-privacy"></a>

* Information Collected: Dr. Sprinto's checks include OS version, screen lock status, and hard disk encryption to ensure SOC 2 compliance. Results are displayed in the app interface and are never sent without explicit permission.
* Data Transmission: Dr. Sprinto sends device information to Sprinto servers only when you explicitly request it. This occurs when you click "Fetch Device Status" in the Sprinto app or "Record Device Status" in Dr. Sprinto.

#### &#x20;Usage Tips: <a href="#usage-tips" id="usage-tips"></a>

Dr. Sprinto doesn't need to run continuously; periodic checks are encouraged for updates.

This guide ensures a seamless installation process for Dr. Sprinto, helping you maintain SOC 2 compliance with ease.

Support: Please contact [Sprinto Support](mailto:www.support@sprinto.com) if you have any queries or need any assistance.