> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.adaptiva.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.adaptiva.com/platform-install/server-install/install-platform/install-platform-quick-install.md).

# Quick Install

The Quick Install option will install the Adaptiva Server using default settings and *SQL Server Express Edition*. Configure your installation settings and add your license key to begin the OneSite Platform server installation.

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Do not install Adaptiva Server on the Operating System (OS) C: drive. The OneSite product log files and the Adaptiva Content Library installed with the Adaptiva Server grow over time, which impacts storage and performance on the OS C: drive. The installer will prompt you to change the destination drive if you continue to install on the boot drive.
{% endhint %}

## Installation Wizard

1. Right click `adaptiva-server-<version>-windows.exe`, and then select **Run as administrator**.

   ![Server Install](/files/JxMG3zwQ0ckOSP5PskvC)
2. Click **Browse** to navigate to and select the installation folder to a drive other than the C drive.

   * If you continue with installation on the C: drive, you will see a warning dialog. Click **Yes** to ignore this warning if you still want to install on the C drive.

   ![Install Target Warning](/files/IluQi5am16e5QdeqrCrE)
3. Configure your **Superadmin Login ID and Password**.
   * **Use Windows Login**: This option will use either your current logged in account or one that you specify with your Windows credentials.
   * **Use Custom Login**: This option allows you to supply an email address and password to create a server login. The email address is a username and does not need to be a valid email address.
4. Enter one or more license keys, separated by semicolons.
5. The following items are checked by default:
   * **Create an Add/Remove Programs Entry**: The Adaptiva Server Installer will create an entry for OneSite Platform in **Windows Settings > Apps & Features**.

     ![](/files/QsEtTDsJDzLqptzixPGo)
   * **Add a Windows Firewall Exception for Server Application**: The Adaptiva Server Installer will add local exceptions in the Windows firewall for the default server ports (See [Communication Ports](https://adaptiva.com/hubfs/Docs/OneSite-Port-Detail.pdf)).
   * **IMPORTANT**: Review any existing domain-based group policies (GPO) that configure or restrict Windows firewall rules or rule creation as they can prevent or override these Adaptiva-created firewall exceptions.
6. Click **Quick Install**.

   ![Quick Install Dialog](/files/LFeZk4gt3jPrLLbZwfXQ)
7. Read the Quick Install Behavior prompt and click **Proceed**.
   * The wizard will download and install SQL Server 2022 Express Edition. SQL Express will be installed and configured to use a SQL native reporting account. The Adaptiva Server will then be installed with default options using port *443* and a self-signed certificate for access to the Admin Portal.

     ![Server Install Progress](/files/UFvLtIOtvo2yfaRsVeGX)
8. When the installation is completed, click **Next**.

   ![Post-Install Verification](/files/llPdlz1vaxeQmAkNVt7T)

   The wizard will perform a series of Post-Installation Verifications to validate the installation. The installation will skip some checks when not integrated with Microsoft Configuration Manager.
9. Click **Done**.

   After the installation of the OneSite Platform server, you must install the Adaptiva client on this machine as well. Continue with [Client Installation on the Server](/platform-install/server-install/install-platform/install-platform-server-client-install.md).