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Quotrum

Installation

System Requirements

Before installing Quotrum, ensure your system meets these requirements:

  • Operating System: Windows 10/11 (64-bit), macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ or equivalent)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent AMD processor (64-bit)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended
  • Storage: 200 MB available disk space
  • Display: 1280x720 minimum, 1920x1080 recommended
  • Internet: Required for initial setup and catalog updates (offline mode available after setup)

Windows Installation

Download

  1. Visit quotrum.com/download
  2. Click Download for Windows
  3. Save the .exe installer to your Downloads folder

Install

  1. Double-click the downloaded Quotrum-Setup-1.0.0.exe file
  2. If prompted by Windows SmartScreen, click More info then Run anyway
  3. Follow the installation wizard:
    • Accept the license agreement
    • Choose installation location (default is recommended)
    • Select whether to create a desktop shortcut
    • Click Install
  4. Wait for installation to complete (usually under 1 minute)
  5. Click Finish to launch Quotrum

First Launch

On first launch, Windows may prompt you to allow network access. Click Allow to enable catalog updates and cloud sync.

macOS Installation

Download

  1. Visit quotrum.com/download
  2. Click Download for macOS
  3. Save the .dmg file to your Downloads folder

Install

  1. Double-click the downloaded Quotrum-1.0.0.dmg file
  2. When the Quotrum window opens, drag the Quotrum icon to the Applications folder
  3. Eject the Quotrum disk image
  4. Open Applications and double-click Quotrum
  5. If prompted “Quotrum cannot be opened because it is from an unidentified developer”:
    • Right-click the Quotrum app
    • Select Open
    • Click Open in the confirmation dialog

Permissions

macOS may request permissions for:

  • Network access - Required for catalog updates
  • Notifications - Optional, for quote status updates

Grant these permissions for the best experience.

Linux Installation

Download

  1. Visit quotrum.com/download
  2. Click Download for Linux
  3. Save the .AppImage file to your Downloads folder

Install

  1. Open Terminal
  2. Navigate to your Downloads folder: 
    cd ~/Downloads
  3. Make the AppImage executable: 
    chmod +x Quotrum-1.0.0.AppImage
  4. Run Quotrum: 
    ./Quotrum-1.0.0.AppImage

Optional: Desktop Integration

To add Quotrum to your applications menu:

  1. Install AppImageLauncher (recommended): 
    # Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install appimagelauncher

# Fedora
sudo dnf install appimagelauncher
  2. Run the AppImage again - AppImageLauncher will offer to integrate it

Alternatively, manually create a desktop entry in ~/.local/share/applications/.

Web Version

Prefer not to install software? Access Quotrum directly from your browser:

  1. Request web access
  2. Receive your login credentials via email
  3. Visit app.quotrum.com
  4. Log in with your credentials

The web version includes all features except offline mode.

Initial Account Setup

After installation, complete the initial setup:

1. Create Account

  • Enter your email address
  • Create a secure password (minimum 8 characters)
  • Verify your email via the confirmation link

2. Company Profile

  • Company name
  • Industry (ISP, Carrier, MSP, etc.)
  • Team size
  • Region/timezone

3. Choose Catalog

Select your starting catalog:

  • Standard Telecom Catalog - Common services (DIA, MPLS, SD-WAN, etc.)
  • Import Custom Catalog - Upload your existing pricing (CSV/Excel)
  • Start Blank - Build your catalog from scratch (Advanced)

We recommend starting with the Standard Catalog and customizing as needed.

4. Branding (Optional)

Upload your company logo (PNG or SVG, max 2 MB) for branded proposals. You can add this later in Settings.

Updating Quotrum

Quotrum automatically checks for updates on launch.

Automatic Updates

When an update is available:

  1. You’ll see a notification in the app
  2. Click Update Now or Update on Restart
  3. The update downloads in the background
  4. Restart Quotrum to apply the update

Manual Updates

To check for updates manually:

  1. Open Settings → About
  2. Click Check for Updates
  3. If available, click Download Update

Troubleshooting

Windows: “Windows protected your PC”

This SmartScreen warning appears for new applications. Click More info then Run anyway.

macOS: “Cannot verify developer”

Right-click the app, select Open, then Open in the dialog. This is only needed on first launch.

Linux: Permission denied

Ensure the AppImage has execute permissions:

chmod +x Quotrum-1.0.0.AppImage

Catalog won’t download

Check your internet connection and firewall settings. Quotrum requires access to:

  • api.quotrum.com
  • cdn.quotrum.com

Still having issues?

Contact support at hello@quotrum.com with:

  • Your operating system and version
  • Quotrum version number (from About screen)
  • Description of the issue
  • Screenshots if applicable

Uninstalling

Windows

  1. Open Settings → Apps → Apps & features
  2. Find Quotrum in the list
  3. Click Uninstall

macOS

  1. Open Applications
  2. Drag Quotrum to Trash
  3. Empty Trash

Linux

Simply delete the AppImage file. User data is stored separately in ~/.config/quotrum/.

Next Steps

Now that Quotrum is installed: