Loftware Cloud Designer – Installation and Set-up (2025 version 10.5 and up)

Target Audience: New User, IT Manager

Article #: 13907

Summary

This Instruction Article explains how to activate Loftware Cloud Designer software and begin your set up. Control Center is a cloud-hosted, web-based application that you access from your browser. Use Control Center to store, share, and print label templates with your team or external suppliers. To edit and design your labels without leaving your browser, use Web Designer.

There is also a link at the bottom of this page that connects to additional “Getting Started” guides.

Preparation

Find your invitation email: “Get Started with Loftware Cloud Designer”

Instructions

Open the welcome email and click on ACTIVATE ACCOUNT:

2. When Control Center opens in your browser, sign in with your Microsoft or Google account:

As you see above, the box may indicate “Cannot Activate,” which you can ignore and click on the Microsoft or Google option.

3. After you sign in, you should see the LOFTWARE Control Center DASHBOARD. *** IMPORTANT: In your browser, you need to BOOKMARK the Loftware Dashboard. *** If you do not bookmark the Dashboard, you will have trouble finding it again. The URL will be similar to https://login5.onnicelabel.com/Account/SignIn

4. Click on “Download Desktop Designer.” This will allow you to set up your local printer. If Loftware does not launch automatically, you can launch it from your Downloads Folder

5. Follow instructions during the desktop installation. As you see below you can select the modules you plan to use. (Designer, Print, Automation). You can also uncheck Automation if you only plan to use Loftware Designer. Automation is used to print labels without any user intervention. A trigger like a file-drop would be required. For most new users, Automation isn’t needed and can be unchecked during install.

When prompted, add your Windows or domain account and password:

6. Launch Loftware Designer on your desktop.

7. Select you preferred printer.

Additional Help

Getting Started with Cloud Designer