# Installation on Windows & Linux

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Before you begin the installation process, check the following articles: [System requirements](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/gitprotect-software/software-information/system-requirements), [Supported platforms](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/gitprotect-software/software-information/supported-platforms).
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To register for a free trial and download the installer visit the [**GitProtect** website](https://gitprotect.io/). If you're already a registered user, download the installer [here](https://gitprotect.io/latest-update.html#installers).
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### Installation process for Windows

1. Download and run **GitProtect** installer.

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2. Click **Next** to start the installation setup.

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3. Accept the **End-User License Agreement** and hit **Next** to continue.

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

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5. Define the HTTP port for **GitProtect Management Service**. Depending on your needs you can either use a custom HTTP port, or stay with the default **Management Service** HTTP port (28555).

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6. Click **Install** to start the installation process.

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7. Once the installation is completed successfully, click **Finish** to close the installation wizard.
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### Installation process for Linux

1. Download and run **GitProtect** installer (`xoperoserver.sh`).

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-bda47ebc47fcab14704f857a7a22c9afe37d5b7e%2Fimage%20(751).png?alt=media" alt="Downloading xoperoserver.sh"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Add `execute` permission to the downloaded file using the following command:

```bash
chmod +x xoperoserver.sh
```

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-25f6a12657df74db360c60dde011190cd01e01c9%2Fimage%20(605).png?alt=media" alt="Adding execute permission"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Run `xoperoserver.sh`. Accept the **End-User License Agreement** to continue.

<figure><img src="https://696332517-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FtsE6XtJyUIEKVdSxPlS3%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-966bef6cdf271b553e9373611fe8506ced433835%2Fimage%20(728).png?alt=media" alt="End-user license agreement"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Once the installation is completed, you can close the software installation window.

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Please note that, by default, the **GitProtect Management Service** installed on **Linux** uses port 28555.
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