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# Installation

1. Log in the [**license.forestall.io**](https://license.forestall.io/) with given credentials.

<figure><img src="/files/0vJdA9YmZfSNlQx1OaFO" alt=""><figcaption><p>Forestall License Portal</p></figcaption></figure>

2. Download the license file from [**Licenses** ](https://license.forestall.io/licences/)page.

<figure><img src="/files/jf3aduilCY6OlvrrE2lm" alt=""><figcaption><p>FSProtect License</p></figcaption></figure>

3. Download the installation package of last release from [**Releases** ](https://license.forestall.io/releases/)page.

<figure><img src="/files/10xB0omE89Q0GtlOOTN8" alt=""><figcaption><p>FSProtect Releases</p></figcaption></figure>

4. Run installation package with **Administrator privileges** in FSProtect deployment server.

<figure><img src="/files/OHgpXj3lo162Uz9303fV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Running Installation Package</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Click **Next** button to install requirements first.

<figure><img src="/files/B61f89zK1nLEEn67OqFW" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installing FSProtect Requirements</p></figcaption></figure>

6. Package automatically installs the **Python 3.8.3** and **OpenJDK 11.0.10**.

<figure><img src="/files/mIEsV6b8BQluOXJ4aYor" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installing Python and OpenJDK</p></figcaption></figure>

7. Click **Next** to install FSProtect services.

<figure><img src="/files/L4wuiD906B2v5bZB4HIJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Instaling the FSProtect</p></figcaption></figure>

8. Enter the **Username**, **Domain**, and **Password** of a user that manages FSProtect services. This user must be a local admin for non domain-joined machines.

{% hint style="info" %}
You can leave these fields blank for domain-joined machines.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/hIQpXS6t6TYzXIWSjURi" alt=""><figcaption><p>Configuring the FSProtect Management User</p></figcaption></figure>

9. Select the **installation folder** and click Next.

<figure><img src="/files/QKf1Yol9dwXLyyCSY7bo" alt=""><figcaption><p>FSProtect Installation Folder</p></figcaption></figure>

10. Click **Install** button to start FSProtect.

<figure><img src="/files/UCi1NvHPv3sedBAGIp8v" alt=""><figcaption><p>Starting the Installation</p></figcaption></figure>

11. After installation is finished, package installs the **IIS URL Rewrite Module**. To install this module **Accept the License Agreement** and click **Install**.

<figure><img src="/files/cgHQ8TwCPspAoVVUPRyG" alt=""><figcaption><p>Installing the IIS URL Rewrite Module</p></figcaption></figure>

12. Click the **Finish** button to complete installation.

<figure><img src="/files/mQekDtfSkxmerBocQom8" alt=""><figcaption><p>Finishing the Installation</p></figcaption></figure>

13. After installation is finished, FSProtect starts on **port 80 (HTTP)** of the **local machine**. You can browse the web interface at **<http://127.0.0.1>**

{% hint style="info" %}
Default username and password are **fsprotect** for the web interface. But you should change these credentials at first logon.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/FH3sT7uHLWHtecF5r4Qt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Logging In the FSProtect Web Interface</p></figcaption></figure>

14. After the logging in web interface automatically redirects to the **About > License** page. You need to import License file to start a scan.

<figure><img src="/files/fJCPUTaY2A7enETfGuO9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Uploading the License</p></figcaption></figure>

15. You should change password with the **Profile** button under the **Account** in upper-right side.

<figure><img src="/files/hnStlSG27TOBeCSMhVd9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Changing the Password</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/FO0hCkUXgn7icZmBFsQw" alt=""><figcaption><p>Changing the Password</p></figcaption></figure>

16. After these steps you can start a scan to analyze Active Directory environment.