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RPA Agent for Linux

What is an RPA Agent?

RPA agents are software programs that run on desktop machines to automate tasks. They are the core component of the RPA platform that executes automation actions. Every machine that needs to run automation requires an RPA agent. The agent connects the Zoho RPA server to the client machine and provides information about the machine's status, such as whether it is up and available to run bot executions. The agent also enables the server to send instructions on what needs to be done.

System Requirements

Supported Operating systems:  Supported on Linux Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and later.
Minimum disk space: 512 MB
Minimum RAM: 512 MB

Create RPA Agent

Install RPA Agent

  1. Log in to your Zoho RPA account.
  2. In the Settings section, click Agents, then click Create Agent.



  3. Navigate to the Linux tab, then click the download link. 
  4. Click Generate Key to generate a unique key for the new agent. In the pop-up window that appears, click Accept to continue.
    Note: The installation key can only be generated by either an admin or the owner of the organization. Once the key is generated, it will be available for the other users in the organization.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions and run the agent.
  6. Once you've successfully set up the agent, click Next.
  7. Click Done.

Register Agent

  1. Enter the agent name in the Agent name field.
  2. Enter the agent key in the Agent key field.
  3. Click Register Agent.
  4. Switch to the browser window to confirm that your agent is created and registered.

Notes
If you're operating behind a firewall and encountering connectivity issues, learn more about the necessary domains to whitelist in Whitelist Domains for Firewall.

Configure Proxy Settings 

To set proxy settings for the RPA agent on your client machine:

  1. Install the RPA agent.
  2. On the Register Window screen, click the Set Proxy button.
  3. You will be redirected to the Proxy Configuration screen. 
  4. Enter the following information:
    1. Server
    2. Port
    3. Username (optional)
    4. Password (optional)
  5. Click Save.
                
To configure proxy settings for a previously registered agent:
  1. Right-click the gear icon on the RPA Agent interface and select Set proxy.
    You will be redirected to the Proxy Configuration window screen.
  2. Enter the proxy server settings and click Set proxy.

Unregister Agent

To unregister an agent:
  1. Right-click  the gear icon on the RPA Agent interface and select Unregister Agent.
  2. Click Unregister to proceed.

Note: Unregistering an agent will abort all running RPA processes and exit the agent. You will need to manually start the agent again, if required.

Connect, Disconnect and Exit RPA Agent 

You can connect, disconnect, and exit the RPA Agent from the RPA Agent interface
  1. To connect the agent to the RPA server: Right-click the gear icon and select Connect.
  2. To disconnect the agent from the server: Right-click the gear icon and select Disconnect.
  3. To check the agent Status: Right-click the gear icon and then select Status. 
  4. To exit the RPA process: Right-click the gear icon on RPA Agent  and select Exit.
Note: The Enable and Prevent screen lock options are not supported for Linux agents. Ensure your Linux screen is unlocked for automations to run correctly. Actions like Type Into and Hotkeys will fail if the screen is locked. Only Web automation actions are currently supported for Linux Agents.

Update RPA Agent

You have two options to keep your RPA agent up-to-date:

Manual update

You can update the agent whenever you are ready. You will receive a notification when a new version is available.

Auto update

When a new update is available, you will see a prompt asking you to update the agent. Selecting Remind me later will prompt you again in 30 minutes.

Minimum version and update requirements

If your RPA agent is below the minimum supported version, you will receive a prompt to update it. You need to ensure the agent is running with administrator privileges for the update to work. Updates can then proceed manually or automatically, depending on which setting is enabled.

Delete RPA Agent

To delete or remove the RPA agent:

1. Unregister Agent

To unregister an agent:
  1. Right-click the gear icon in the RPA agent interface and select Unregister Agent.
  2. Click Unregister to proceed.
Note: Unregistering an agent will abort all running RPA processes and exit the agent. You will need to manually start the agent again, if required.

2. Unins
tall Agent

To uninstall the Zoho RPA agent on your Linux machine, navigate to the installation directory of Zoho RPA and remove the application's folder. This action will remove the Zoho RPA agent from your machine. 

3. Delete Agent

As the final step, you will need to delete the agent from your Zoho RPA organization. Here's how : 
  1. Log in to your Zoho RPA account.
  2. Click Settings, then click Agents.
  3. Hover over the agent you want to delete, then click the bin icon to delete the agent.

If the RPA agent is currently used in any flow, you'll be prompted to remove it from those flows first. To do this, go to the respective flow, navigate to the builder screen, click Change agent and select a different agent. Once done, you can return here to delete the original agent. 

Retrieving RPA Agent Logs for Support and Debugging

To help our support team debug your issue quickly, please locate and attach the following log file in your email to the support team.

On Linux, logs are stored in the hidden .ZohoRPA directory within your Home folder. To access your logs, follow these steps:
  1. Open your Home folder.
  2. Press Ctrl + H to reveal hidden folders.
  3. Open the .ZohoRPA directory and navigate to the logs folder.
  4. Locate the RPAAgentLog0.txt file and attach it to your email.
Notes
Note: If the issue has occurred multiple times, please include all log files from the directory (e.g., RPAAgentLog1.txt, RPAAgentLog2.txt, etc.) to help us debug the issue more effectively.