# Software Installation - How To

## How to deploy software packages to remote offices using the HTTP upload option?

### Description

You can deploy software packages to remote offices using the HTTP upload option. It is recommended that you use this option instead of the Network Share option.

This document provides steps required to deploy software applications to remote offices using the HTTP upload option.

### Steps

To deploy software applications to remote offices using the HTTP upload option, follow the steps given below:

1. Click the **Software Deployment** tab
2. Click **Add Package**
3. Select the package type
4. Enter a name for the application
5. Select **HTTP Path (URL)**
6. Click **Add More**
7. Click **Choose File**
8. Choose the required file
9. Click **Open**
10. Enter the required information depending on the package type. For example, installation commands if you are creating an **MSIEXEC/EXE/ISS/Command** package and the file name if you are creating an **MSI** package.
11. Select the required advanced options, if any
12. Click **Add Package**
13. On the **Packages** page, click the **Install Software** icon against the package you want to install
14. Create a configuration
15. Click **Deploy**

You have deployed a software package to remote offices in your network. The configuration settings are now stored in the Endpoint Central server. To understand how the software application will be installed in the remote offices, see [What happens when I deploy software packages to remote offices?](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/faq.html?rhs#deployingtoremoteoffices).