Installing Ultimate Typing Coach on a File Server (Traditional School Network Setup)

This article explains how to install Ultimate Typing Coach in a shared local area network environment, where both the application and data is centrally stored on a local file server and accessed by student computers through a shared network folder (e.g. \\SERVER\TYPINGAPP).

In this configuration, all TypingMaster data — including user profiles, results, and progress — is stored directly inside the shared installation folder (it's subfolder) on the local network. Because every student device runs the same local copy and writes to the same data location, there is no need for cloud synchronization or using SYNC buttons on User Manager tool.

NOTE: If you plan to use a normal Windows device as a server, you can have up to 10 student PCs simultaneously accessing \\TEACHERPC\TYPINGAPP.   Windows Server editions (e.g. Server 2019/2022/2025) do not have this 10-device connection limit. 

System Constraints 

• You have ≤10 student devices simultaneously accessing it, or you have Windows Server.

• All devices are on the same LAN.

• Student NTFS File permissions are set to allow read/write in  to the shared database folder and sharing permissions are set to full.

Overview

• The Ultimate Typing Coach app is installed once on a teacher’s or administrator’s computer directly into a shared network folder (e.g. C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP).
• Student computers access the program via a shortcut pointing to the shared folder (e.g. \\SERVER\TYPINGAPP).
• All user data is stored locally within the installation folder.
• Manager Tool can show the data in real-time
• The DATA SYNC feature is not needed, not enabled or used.

This method is suitable for local school networks where all computers are connected to the same LAN.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

1. Prepare the Installation Location

1. On the teacher’s or administrator’s machine (physical or virtual), or Windows Server, create a local folder that will be shared later, for example:

   C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP

2. Ensure the folder is accessible to all student computers after sharing.

2. Run Ultimate Typing Coach Installer

1. Launch the Ultimate Typing Coach setup file on the teacher’s computer.
2. When prompted for target folder, select the folder created earlier:

   C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP

3. Click Next to proceed with installation.

3. Select Components

1. In the Select Components screen, enable User Manager.
2. Continue to the next step.

4. Choose Data Location

When prompted for Data Location, select:

App Installation Folder

5. Centralized Reporting / Management

When asked about centralized reporting or management:

Choose: NO – DO NOT SYNC DATA

This disables cloud or online synchronization and keeps everything within your local network folder.

6. Finish Installation

After installation completes, verify that Ultimate Typing Coach launches correctly on the teacher’s computer from:

C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP\TypingMaster.exe

Then close the program and continue to sharing setup.

7. Share the Installation Folder

1. Right-click on C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP → Properties.
2. Open the Sharing tab → click Share or Advanced Sharing.
3. Enable “Share this folder” and name it e.g. TYPINGAPP.
4. Click Permissions and ensure the Everyone group has Full Control (Read/Write).
5. Confirm changes and close the dialog.

After sharing, the folder will be accessible as:

\\SERVER\TYPINGAPP

8. Create Shortcuts on Student Computers

1. On each student computer, press Windows + R, type:
   

   \\SERVER\TYPINGAPP

   and press Enter.
2. Right-click TypingMaster.exe → Create Shortcut.
3. Move the shortcut to the Desktop or Start Menu for easy access.

Each student can now run Ultimate Typing Coach directly from the server.

Test Drive the Basic Installation 

Test from one or two student PCs:

• Launch the shortcut.
• Create a new user profile.
• Complete a short exercise and verify progress is saved when restarting.

If data isn’t saved, recheck folder permissions — users must have write access to the installation folder (and especially its Database subfolder).

Manual Reference

More details and advanced network options can be found in the Ultimate Typing Coach Network Installation Guide:
https://www.Ultimate Typing Coach.com/typing-tutor/support/netguide.html

Summary

Limiting Student Access Permissions

1. Share Permissions (SMB layer)

Open Properties → Sharing → Advanced Sharing → Permissions.

Set:

• Everyone: Full Control

This seems overly open, but share permissions are just the first layer.
You’ll lock it down properly in the Security (NTFS) tab next.

Windows always applies the most restrictive combination of “Share” and “NTFS” permissions.
Giving “Everyone: Full Control” at the share level avoids conflicts and defers control to NTFS.

2. NTFS Permissions (Security Tab)

Here’s the correct NTFS-level setup:

a. Root folder: C:\SERVER\TYPINGAPP