Get Dome Terminal running on your machine
Here's what you need, what happens when you install, and what to do if something goes wrong. The whole process takes about five minutes on a modern PC.
Dome Terminal runs on any modern Windows PC. The specs below tell you what each requirement means for your experience — not just the number.
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Version 1903 or later — most PCs bought after 2019 qualify
Intel Core i5 (8th gen) or equivalent
Handles live charts and standard indicators without stuttering
8 GB RAM
Enough for core trading features. Want to run a local AI model? You'll want 16 GB or more.
15 GB free disk space
For the app, your local database, and the chart data cache
Broadband internet
5 Mbps or faster for reliable live data feeds
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Smoother rendering and lower input latency during fast markets
AMD Ryzen 7 / Intel i7 12th gen+
Multiple feeds, orderflow panels, and local AI running at once — no slowdown
32 GB RAM
If you want to run a local AI model alongside live feeds, you'll feel the difference
100 GB NVMe SSD
Faster chart loads and near-instant AI model startup
Dedicated GPU (optional)
Speeds up local AI significantly — any NVIDIA GTX 1060 or newer helps
Why RAM is the one that matters most
Each open data feed, chart panel, and AI model eats RAM. Running three feeds with orderflow open and a local AI model active can use 12–18 GB. If you're planning to use the Local LLM Lab, 16 GB is the practical minimum — 32 GB gives you room to breathe.
The installer handles everything — you don't need to set up anything beforehand or install separate software first. Just run it and follow the prompts.
Installing Dome Terminal v2.4
This will only take a moment...
- ✓ Extracted core application files
- ✓ Created local database directory
- ⬤ Initializing SQLite workspace database
- ○ Creating default configuration
- ○ Registering start menu shortcut
Download from the official site
Go to dome-terminal.com/download and click Download for Windows. The file will be named something like DomeTerminal-Setup-v2.x.x.exe.
Download only from the official domain. Check the address bar — it should show dome-terminal.com with a padlock. Don't use third-party download sites or mirrors.
Run the installer
Double-click the downloaded .exe to start. Here's what happens automatically:
• App files go into C:\Program Files\Dome Terminal\
• Your workspace, charts, and journal are stored in a local database in your AppData folder
• A config folder is created at %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\
• A Start Menu shortcut and optional Desktop shortcut are added
The installer doesn't touch your browser, doesn't add browser extensions, and won't add itself to startup unless you tick the "Launch at login" box.
Windows security prompts
Windows might warn you about running a new app — that's normal. It happens with any recently released software that hasn't built up a large install count yet. When you see the SmartScreen dialog, click "More info" and then "Run anyway." You may also see a UAC prompt asking for admin permission — that's needed to write files to Program Files. Click Yes.
If your antivirus flags the file, that's a false positive. It's common with new trading software. You can submit the file to your AV provider for review, or temporarily pause real-time scanning during installation.
First launch
Open Dome Terminal from the Desktop shortcut or Start Menu. The first launch takes 5–15 seconds longer than usual — that's normal. It's setting up your local database and loading the default workspace. Once the main window appears, you'll see the Trade Desk with an empty chart and a prompt to add your first data provider. You're ready to go.
Everything goes into standard Windows folders. Here's what each piece is, where it lives, and whether you need to think about it.
| Component | Location | What it contains | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application files | C:\Program Files\Dome Terminal\ |
The main app, UI assets, built-in indicators. You don't need to touch this folder. | ~280 MB |
| Local database | %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\db\ |
Your journal, watchlists, chart layouts, and workspace. This is your trading data — back it up. | Grows with use |
| Config directory | %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\config\ |
Your preferences and API keys (stored encrypted). Small file, carries a lot. | ~1 MB |
| AI model folder | %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\models\ |
Local AI models you download. Empty until you grab one from Settings → AI. | 2–8 GB per model |
| Log files | %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\logs\ |
App event logs and error reports. Useful for support if something goes wrong. | ~50 MB (auto-rotated) |
| Chart cache | %LOCALAPPDATA%\DomeTerminal\cache\ |
Stored historical price data — makes chart loading faster. You can clear it anytime. | Up to 5 GB (configurable) |
Your data stays on your machine
Your journal, watchlists, and workspace layouts are stored locally — not uploaded to any server. If you ever need to back up or move your data, the %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\ folder is everything you need.
Three quick checks before your first session. They take under two minutes and will save you confusion later.
App opens cleanly
Launch Dome Terminal. You should see the main workspace load with no error dialogs. If you get a database error on first open, wait 10 seconds and try again — the database is still finishing its setup.
Version is correct
Click Help → About Dome Terminal. Confirm the version matches what you downloaded. Quick way to make sure you're not running a leftover older version.
Data provider connects
Open the app, look at the bottom status bar. If it shows Connected, you're ready. Yellow means it's still connecting — wait 30 seconds before assuming a problem.
If the status bar never turns green
Corporate firewalls sometimes block the WebSocket connections Dome uses for live data. If you're on a work network, check that outbound connections on ports 443 and 8080 are allowed. Your IT team can whitelist dome-terminal.com if needed.
Uninstalling the app doesn't delete your journal and settings — those live in your Documents and AppData folders. Read this before you assume everything's gone.
Remove via Windows Settings
Go to Settings → Apps → Installed apps, find Dome Terminal, click the three-dot menu, and choose Uninstall. This removes all the application files from Program Files. Your journal and workspace are untouched.
Delete your data too (optional)
Uninstalling the app leaves your data intact at %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\. If you want a clean slate — journal, workspace, AI models and all — delete that folder manually after uninstalling.
To get there: press Win + R, type %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal, hit Enter, then delete the folder.
Reinstalling? Your data survives
If you're reinstalling after a Windows reset or new PC, back up %APPDATA%\DomeTerminal\ first. Copy it back after reinstalling and your journal, watchlists, and workspace will be exactly as you left them.