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title: "CobbleConnect Overview"
slug: "cobbleconnect-overview"
updated: 2026-01-12T21:08:59Z
published: 2026-01-12T21:08:59Z
canonical: "wiki.cobblestonesoftware.com/cobbleconnect-overview"
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# CobbleConnect Overview

## CobbleConnect Overview

CobbleConnect is a desktop application that can be used to assist you in utilizing your Contract Insight system.

The main components are:

1. [File Uploader and Record Viewer](/v1/docs/cobbleconnect-records-files-manual)

2. [Mass Import Tool](/v1/docs/cobbleconnect-mass-import-manual)

3. [Backup Manager](/v1/docs/cobbleconnect-backupmanager-manual)

To learn how to update CobbleConnect see this article: [Updating CobbleConnect](/v1/docs/updating-cobbleconnect)

## Requirements

| **Category** | **Minimum Requirement** |
| --- | --- |
| Operating System | Windows 10 (21H2) or Windows 11 (22H2 or newer) |
| Architecture | 64-bit (x64 only – 32-bit/x86 not supported) |
| Processor | Intel i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or higher |
| RAM | 4 GB minimum (8 GB recommended) |
| Storage | 1 GB free space |
| Display | 1366×768 minimum (1920×1080 recommended) |
| Internet | Required for CobbleStone API access |
| Permissions | No administrator rights needed to use the app |
| Contract Insight | 22.4.1 |

.NET Framework 9.09 or higher - installer will prompt to install if not present on your machine. TLS 1.2 or higher enabled

**REST API is required.**

## 

## Installation

#### Individual Users

Individual users can download CobbleConnect by clicking the link below:

[**INSTALL NOW**](https://css-apps.cobblestone.software/prodapps/cobbleconnect/exe/CobbleConnect.zip)

The download for the backup service can be found by clicking the link below:

[**INSTALL NOW**](https://css-apps.cobblestone.software/prodapps/cobbleconnect/backupservice/exe/CobbleConnectservice.zip)

#### CobbleConnect Install Instructions for IT/Administrators

This section provides technical and deployment details for IT administrators responsible for installing or distributing CobbleConnect across corporate environments.

**Installer Overview**

The CobbleConnect installer is built using Advanced Installer (v22.9.1). It includes all necessary runtimes packaged within the EXE to allow offline installation.

Embedded prerequisites:

• .NET Desktop Runtime 9.0.9 (x64)

• Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime (Evergreen x64 – offline installer)

**System Requirements (IT)**

| **Component** | **Requirement** |
| --- | --- |
| OS | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Privileges | Administrator required for installation |
| Network | Internet optional (offline prerequisites embedded) |
| Space | ~600 MB total installation size |
| Logs | Stored in C:\Temp\CobbleConnect_Test.log |

**MSI Installer Link** [**HERE**](https://css-apps.cobblestone.software/Prodapps/CobbleConnect/msi/Cobbleconnect.msi)

**Installation Steps**

1. Run 'CobbleConnect_Install.bat' as Administrator. This script installs the MSI silently, logs progress, and verifies success.

2. Or install manually using:

msiexec /i "CobbleConnect.msi" /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1 /L*v "C:\Temp\CobbleConnect_Install.log"

3. After installation, do not launch the app elevated — users open it themselves from Start Menu.

4. Confirm:

- App folder: C:\Program Files\CobbleConnect\

- Shortcut: available for all users

- Log shows 'Installation completed successfully'

**Uninstall Command**

msiexec /x "CobbleConnect.msi" /qn /norestart /L*v "C:\Temp\CobbleConnect_Uninstall.log"