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Installation & Setup | ManageEngine Endpoint Central

Last Updated On: 21 May 2026|
8 minutes read |

Prerequisites

Before installing the Central Server, ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements.

Download the EXE and Verify Its Integrity

Steps to download the EXE:

  1. Navigate to the official product download page.
  2. Click on the Download link for the EXE version of the product.
  3. Save the EXE file to a location on your local machine.

Steps to verify the integrity of the downloaded file:

  1. On the same download page, locate the SHA256 checksum provided next to the EXE file link.
  2. Copy the displayed SHA256 value (a long alphanumeric string).
  3. Open a Command Prompt window at the location of the downloaded EXE file.
  4. Run the following command:
    certutil -hashfile downloadedEXEfilename.exe SHA256
  5. Compare the generated checksum with the official checksum value.
  6. If they match, the file integrity is successfully verified.

Server Installation in Physical Machines

Steps to Install the Central Server:

  1. Navigate to the downloaded EXE file.
  2. Double-click the EXE to initiate installation (after confirming prerequisites).
  3. The InstallShield Wizard will open with a welcome screen. Click Next.
  4. Read and accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA). Click I Agree, then Next.
  5. Choose your preferred installation type:
    1. Default Installation (Recommended): Uses default settings.
    2. Custom Installation: Allows you to change installation settings.
  6. Choose the installation directory (a default path will be suggested, or you can browse for a custom path). Click Next.
  7. Set the Web Server Port. The default port 8383 will be shown. Change it only if needed. Click Next.
  8. Click Install to begin the installation process.
  9. Once completed, click Finish to exit the wizard.
  10. The Central Server is now successfully installed.
  11. The web service will start automatically within a few seconds after installation.