🚀 Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Internet Speed Monitor in just a few minutes!

Step 1: Download the Application

Choose the appropriate version for your operating system:

💡 Tip: Always download from the official GitHub releases page to ensure you get the latest, secure version.

Step 2: Install the Application

macOS Installation:

  1. Double-click the downloaded .dmg file
  2. Drag the Internet Speed Monitor app to your Applications folder (choose Replace if you are upgrading)
  3. Launch from Applications or Spotlight search

Windows Installation:

  1. Double-click the downloaded .exe file
  2. Follow the installation wizard. If version 1.x is installed, it is removed for you
  3. Launch from Start Menu or Desktop shortcut

Linux Installation:

  1. Install the package: sudo apt install ./internet-speed-monitor_*_amd64.deb (this also upgrades version 1.x)
  2. Launch from your applications menu, or run internet-speed-monitor from a terminal
  3. Or extract the .tar.gz and run the internet-speed-monitor binary directly
⬆️ Upgrading from 1.x: Your speed test history and settings carry over. A copy of the old history is kept as speed_tests.backup-1.x.json in the app storage folder (Help → Open App Storage Folder). If you used the 1.x AppImage or portable .exe, delete the old file yourself.
⚠️ Security Note: On macOS, you may need to allow the app in System Preferences > Security & Privacy if you see a security warning.

Step 3: First Launch

When you first open Internet Speed Monitor, you'll see:

📊 Data Storage: All your speed test data is stored locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers.

Step 4: Configure Monitoring Settings

Set up automatic monitoring to track your internet performance:

Test Once Now:

Configure Your Schedule:

Start Monitoring:

  1. Click the "Start Monitoring" button
  2. The app will begin running speed tests automatically
  3. Watch the status indicator change to "Running" during tests and show countdown or next scheduled time
  4. See next execution time for your scheduled pattern
  5. Speed data will appear in real-time on the dashboard
⏰ Scheduling Tip: Start with preset intervals like 15m or 30m for regular monitoring, or use Work hours preset for business-focused monitoring that only tests during weekdays 9 AM-5 PM.

Step 5: Understanding Your Data

Real-time Information:

Speed Metrics:

Reading the Chart:

Step 6: Export Your Data

Save your speed test results for further analysis:

  1. Click the "Export CSV" button
  2. Choose a location to save the file
  3. Open in Excel, Google Sheets, or any spreadsheet application

The exported CSV contains:

Next Steps

Now that you're up and running:

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