What is the recommended method to distribute the WatchGuard EPDR agent installer?

• A. Send URL by Email
• B. Attach Installer File to Email
• C. Copy Link to Clipboard
• D. Download from Website

Answer: (A)

When deploying the EPDR agent, sending a download link via email is the most efficient and reliable way to reach many endpoints at once. A clickable link points to a centralized, trusted repository where the installer is kept up to date, so every recipient downloads the current, approved version without you having to attach large files. This approach scales easily for large organizations, keeps email sizes small (avoiding attachment size limits and scanning issues), and reduces the risk of delivering outdated or tampered installers. Recipients simply click the link and install, which is more predictable than asking users to locate a site themselves or handling attachments that can be blocked or misrepresented by security filters. Copying a link to the clipboard is only a preparatory step and doesn’t deliver the installer itself, while downloading from a website or attaching the installer to email adds friction, potential security risks, or logistical challenges in a mass rollout.