> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://helpcenter.gitprotect.io/deployment-and-configuration/gitprotect-worker/local-worker/installation-on-windows-servers-and-workstations.md).

# Installation on Windows servers and workstations

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<p align="center"><a href="#installer_download" class="button primary" data-icon="circle-1">Installer download</a> <a href="#installation_process" class="button primary" data-icon="circle-2">Installation process</a></p>

#### Installer download <a href="#installer_download" id="installer_download"></a>

1. Login to **GitProtect Management Service** using a web browser, then go to **Settings** > **Advanced** > **Workers** and click **Download agent** button.
2. The **Download agent** window will open — click the appropriate **worker** version to download it.

<figure><img src="/files/JjmVDL6hPObAOexj33Ln" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. The download will start automatically; additionally, an **Installation** tab with a step-by-step installation instruction will pop-up in the **Management Service**.

<figure><img src="/files/9eau8z9zdg7232uzQxIp" alt="Downloading a installator"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Under the **Install** section you will see the address combined a port — save it for later as you will have to use it during **worker** installation.

<figure><img src="/files/6X7IXFLin7rfDnqbDi5t" alt="Service&#x27;s IP address and port"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. Once the installation wizard is downloaded, you can move to the installation process.

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#### Installation process <a href="#installation_process" id="installation_process"></a>

1. Open and run the downloaded setup wizard. Click **Next** to begin the installation process.

<figure><img src="/files/Q5J9X2WAHOKYUlk51HPx" alt="Installation wizard window"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Read and accept the **End-User License Agreement**, then move to the next step.

<figure><img src="/files/5KXfIfySJes1xjF40EgQ" alt="End-user agreement"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Choose the installation directory for the **GitProtect** client.

<figure><img src="/files/Z1E6zLW9El52FM8oOrOW" alt="Choosing installation path"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Paste the previously copied address to the **Address** field and hit **Next** to continue.

<figure><img src="/files/Q4oSbn3cYOXHXgzX3YIV" alt="Setting Management Service URL"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. Click **Install** to start the installation.

<figure><img src="/files/MHqUszCqouoiKuN8kkaR" alt="Installation of GitProtect"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

6. Once the wizard finishes installation, click the **Finish** button to close it.

<figure><img src="/files/7btVcnnBkCD4f3DcLUgI" alt="Finished installation"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

7. You can now activate your device in **GitProtect Management Service**.
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<p align="center"><a href="#installer-download-serv" class="button primary" data-icon="circle-1">Installer download</a> <a href="#installation_process_serv" class="button primary" data-icon="circle-2">Installation process</a></p>

#### Installer download <a href="#installer-download-serv" id="installer-download-serv"></a>

1. Login to **GitProtect Management Service** using a web browser, then go to **Settings** > **Advanced** > **Workers** and click **Download agent** button.
2. The **Download agent** window will open — click the appropriate **worker** version to download it.

<figure><img src="/files/JjmVDL6hPObAOexj33Ln" alt="Choosing server version"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. The download will start automatically; additionally, an **Installation** tab with a step-by-step installation instruction will pop-up in the **Management Service**.

<figure><img src="/files/SPMrzrfcBQmYYQ7Mrvqi" alt="Download link"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. Under the **Install** section you will see the address combined a port— save it for later as you will have to use it during **worker** installation.

<figure><img src="/files/McwjLwLp6JGoZbZcybHq" alt="Service&#x27;s IP address and port"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

***

#### Installation process <a href="#installation_process_serv" id="installation_process_serv"></a>

1. Open and run the downloaded setup wizard. Click **Next** to begin the installation process.

<figure><img src="/files/Q5J9X2WAHOKYUlk51HPx" alt="Installation wizard window"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

2. Read and accept the **End-User License Agreement**, then move to the next step.

<figure><img src="/files/5KXfIfySJes1xjF40EgQ" alt="End-user agreement"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

3. Choose the installation directory for the **GitProtect** client.

<figure><img src="/files/Z1E6zLW9El52FM8oOrOW" alt="Choosing installation path"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

4. Paste the previously copied address to the **Address** field and hit **Next** to continue.

<figure><img src="/files/Q4oSbn3cYOXHXgzX3YIV" alt="Setting Management Service URL"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

5. Click **Install** to start the installation.

<figure><img src="/files/MHqUszCqouoiKuN8kkaR" alt="Installation of GitProtect"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

6. Once the wizard finishes installation, click the **Finish** button to close it.

<figure><img src="/files/7btVcnnBkCD4f3DcLUgI" alt="Finished installation"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

7. You can now activate your device in **GitProtect Management Service**.
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