Installation

This guide explains how to access Tachapps and configure your environment for the first time.

System Requirements

Tachapps is a fully cloud-hosted application — no local installation is required for end users. You only need:

• A modern web browser (Chrome 110+, Edge 110+, Firefox 110+, Safari 16+)
• Network access to your organization's Tachapps instance
• A valid Tachyus user account

Accessing Tachapps

Your Tachapps instance URL is provided by your Tachyus implementation team:

https://<your-organization>.tachyus.com

Navigate to this URL and sign in with the credentials provided during onboarding.

Browser Configuration

For the best experience, ensure the following browser settings:

• JavaScript — Must be enabled (required)
• WebGL — Required for 3D map overlays and surface visualizations
• Cookies — Must be allowed for your Tachapps domain
• Local Storage — Used for user preferences and session state

Verifying WebGL Support

Open your browser's developer console and run:

const canvas = document.createElement('canvas')
const gl = canvas.getContext('webgl2') || canvas.getContext('webgl')
console.log(gl ? 'WebGL OK' : 'WebGL not available')

API Client Setup

If you plan to use the REST API, you will need an API token. See Authentication for details.

For local development or scripting, you can install the optional CLI tool:

npm install -g @tachyus/tachapps-cli
tachapps login --url https://<your-org>.tachyus.com

Firewall & Network Requirements

If your organization uses a corporate firewall or proxy, ensure outbound HTTPS (port 443) is allowed to:

• *.tachyus.com
• *.algolia.net (search index)
• *.mapbox.com (map tiles)

Next Steps

• Quick Start → — Walk through your first dashboard
• Configuration → — Set up data source connections