Set Up a Live Dashboard in 5 Minutes (Realistic Example)

From zero to a working live dashboard with multiple Windows PCs – a typical rollout path IT providers use with small and mid-sized businesses.

“We have dozens of PCs – how can we get a live dashboard up and running quickly without a big IT project?”

That’s the kind of question IT providers and in-house admins hear all the time.

In many environments, Wolfeye can be deployed in around 5 minutes per PC and then monitored centrally via a browser – depending on your infrastructure, permissions and security policies.

This article walks you through a typical 4-step setup – plus a video walkthrough and FAQ. All times are practical estimates and will vary based on your systems, number of devices and approval processes.

Live dashboard in action: keeping multiple screens in view at once

Video: Live Dashboard Setup in a Few Minutes

The video below shows a practical example of going from download to multiple live screens in the browser in just a few minutes – your actual time will depend on your environment and number of devices.

Video: Example Wolfeye live dashboard setup

Step 1: Download Wolfeye (≈ 30 seconds)

Go to wolfeye.co/demo and click “Start 14-day free trial”.
Download the Windows installer (.exe). File size is in the low megabyte range.

Step 2: Install on the PCs you want to monitor (≈ 5 minutes per PC)

The exact installation flow depends on your Windows setup and policies. A common pattern looks like this:

1. Double-click the installer (.exe).
2. Follow the installation dialogue (“Next” → “Install”).
3. Finish the setup.

Wolfeye can then run in the background. Whether you need elevated/admin rights or a reboot will depend on your group policies, security rules and Windows version.

Step 3: Open the dashboard in your browser (≈ 15 seconds)

Open your preferred browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, etc.) on your admin or management device.
Enter the dashboard URL you received when you signed up for the trial or configured your account.

Once connected, you can see – depending on your configuration – the authorised screens as a live view in tiles or individual sessions.

Step 4: Check scaling & security (optional, ≈ 2–10 minutes)

To ensure the dashboard runs smoothly and in line with your policies, do a quick review:

Scaling:
• Start with a handful of PCs, then gradually add more.
• Observe how the dashboard behaves with multiple concurrent connections.

Security & compliance:
• Make sure access to the dashboard is password-protected and restricted to authorised staff.
• Data transfer can be encrypted (e.g. via HTTPS), depending on your infrastructure (own server, hosting provider, etc.).
• Verify that monitoring is consistent with labour law, privacy and data protection rules in your jurisdiction.

Conclusion

A live dashboard doesn’t have to be a long, complex project.

The scenario above shows how Wolfeye can often be rolled out in a few minutes per PC – giving IT providers and admins a clear, centralised view in the browser.

The crucial piece is not just speed, but compliance, transparency and access control. When those foundations are in place, a quick setup turns into a long-term asset for visibility and planning.

Use the free trial to test the rollout in your own environment and fine-tune the steps to your internal processes.

Wolfeye is monitoring software. Use is subject to applicable labour, privacy and data protection laws. All times and examples in this article are illustrative and may vary depending on your system environment.