> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rokroyalty.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart: launch Vanguard Hub and run your first account

> Launch Vanguard Hub, add an account, capture login credentials, switch on features, test safely in DRY-RUN, then switch to LIVE mode.

This guide takes you from opening Vanguard Hub to running your first headless Rise of Kingdoms account. You will launch the app, create an account slot, capture the login, enable the features you want, then test everything safely in **DRY-RUN** before going **LIVE**.

**1. Open Vanguard Hub**

Launch Vanguard Hub from its desktop shortcut (`vanguard_hub.exe`). You do not need to run it as administrator unless you are about to capture a login (which needs Wireshark and Npcap).

**2. Add an account**

Click **+ Add account**. Give the account a name and fill in the game server **Host** and **Port**:

* **3101** for Android login
* **5222** for PC login

The default host is `47.89.187.158`.

**3. Capture login credentials**

Press **Capture login** on the account card, then close the game completely. Open Rise of Kingdoms and log in to that exact account on the PC client or your emulator. The Hub watches network traffic for up to 10 minutes, saves the login files, and discards the raw capture automatically.

**4. Open the account and set features**

Click **Open** on the account card. This shows the full Vanguard page for that account alone. Switch on the features you want on the **Chores**, **Military**, **Dailies**, and **Gather** cards. Every card has a switch to add it to the loop, plus **Run now**, a **Settings ▾** fold with an **Advanced** fold, and a **Test run — sends nothing** button that plans without sending anything.

**5. Keep DRY-RUN on**

Make sure the **DRY-RUN** pill is showing (on the card or in the top bar when the account is open). In this mode Vanguard plans every action but sends nothing to the game server.

**6. Start the account**

Press **Start**. The account logs in and begins checking its timers and running its enabled features in the background.

**7. Check recent activity**

On the account card or inside the full Vanguard **Activity Log**, look at the recent activity. Verify that the planned actions match what you expect.

**8. Switch to LIVE**

When you are satisfied, click the **DRY-RUN** pill so it reads **LIVE**. Vanguard now sends real requests. It only ever uses items you already own and never buys anything or spends gems.

> [!TIP]
>
> New accounts always start in **DRY-RUN** so you can verify behaviour before anything is sent.

## What's next

* [Add another account](/vanguard/hub/add-account)
* [Capture a login manually](/vanguard/hub/capture-login)
* [Manage and run your accounts](/vanguard/hub/run-accounts)


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