Command Line

AskLink supports a rich command line, enabling bulk configuration, unified policies, and continuous operations. It suits automation, unattended, or standardized deployment scenarios.

Install AskLink via command line

Local install

Command:

D:\AskLink-Beta-Installer-v4.0.0.13-x64-20250412-2322.exe 

Replace the path with the actual installer path to avoid installation failures.

Bulk install via network share

Command:

\\192.168.1.100\AskLink-Beta-Installer-v4.0.0.13-x64-20250412-2322.exe 

Ensure all devices have read permission to the shared path.

You can use the /VERYSILENT parameter for silent installation.

Manage AskLink via command line

AskLink must be running beforehand.

Before executing the following, switch to the install directory: cd "C:\Program Files\AskLink".

AskLink adds environment variables by default, so you can also call the commands directly.

Get AskLink ID

Command:

AskLinkLauncher.exe --get-id | more

Sample output:

123 456 789

Set persistent password

Command:

AskLinkLauncher.exe --set-password MyNewPass123 | more

Success returns:

done

Failure returns: (Password length: 6–20 characters, must include letters)

failed,password must be between 6 and 20 characters long and must contain letters

Start remote control

Command:

AskLinkLauncher.exe --control--id 123456789 MyNewPass123 | more

Success returns: (Remote Assist window pops up)

done

Failure returns: (Main process will show related error)

failed...

Show version

Command:

AskLinkLauncher.exe --version | more

Return value:

4.0.7.7

Get connection status

Command:

AskLinkLauncher.exe --status | more

If connected to service, returns:

connect to server

If UI or port not started, returns:

failed, please check UI and TCP port 40749 are started

Tip: The | more parameter is for temporary viewing only; remove it for production deployments.