Installing and uninstalling SecureAI

    This section explains how to install SecureAI, the prerequisites to meet before you begin, and how to uninstall the product.

    Prerequisites

    Before you install SecureAI, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

    • System requirements: Verify that your system meets the minimum and recommended system requirements for SecureAI, including hardware, software, and browser specifications.
    • Port and firewall configuration: Ensure the ports that SecureAI uses are open and not used by other applications. The inbound ports are 8989 (HTTP web console), 9352 (HTTPS web console), and 9353 (MCP Gateway). The internal ports are 8991 (MCP Gateway to SecureAI), 9450 (Elasticsearch HTTP/REST), 9550 (Elasticsearch cluster), and 33388 (PostgreSQL). For details, refer to Ports used by SecureAI.
    • Administrator privileges: The user account that performs the installation must have local administrator privileges on the machine where SecureAI will be installed.
    • User Account Control (UAC): If you are installing on Windows Vista or later, temporarily disable UAC during installation to prevent privilege-related issues. Enable UAC again after the installation is complete.
    • Application credentials: SecureAI connects to your AI platforms and identity sources using the credentials you provide in Application Settings. You can add or modify these credentials after installation, regardless of whether SecureAI is installed as an application or a service.

    Installing SecureAI

    SecureAI is distributed as a self-extracting EXE file. You can install it as a stand-alone application or as a Windows service.

    Installing as an application (default)

    SecureAI is installed as an application by default. To install SecureAI, download the 64-bit SecureAI EXE file and follow these steps:

    1. Right-click the downloaded EXE file and select Run as administrator.
    2. In the SecureAI installation wizard, click Next.
    3. Read the terms and conditions of the license agreement, and then click Yes.
    4. Click Browse, select the destination folder where you want to install SecureAI, and then click Next.
    5. The default port number is 8989. To use a different port, enter the port number, and then click Next.
    6. Create a new folder for the SecureAI shortcut, or select an existing folder from the list.
    7. Complete the form in the next window to register for technical support.
    8. Verify the installation directory and available disk space, and then click Next to begin the installation.
    9. To start SecureAI as an application, select Start SecureAI in console mode, and then click Finish.

    Note: When installed as an application, SecureAI runs with the privileges of the user currently logged on to the system. This mode is suitable for testing or smaller environments.

    Installing as a Windows service

    Running SecureAI as a Windows service is recommended for production environments, because the product runs in the background without a logged-on user. To install SecureAI as a service after you complete the application installation:

    1. Click Start on your Windows system.
    2. Navigate to All Programs.
    3. Select SecureAI.
    4. Click Install SecureAI Service.

    Note: When installed as a service, SecureAI runs with the privileges of the Local System account by default. You can configure it to run under a specific service account for finer control and better security.

    Uninstalling SecureAI

    To uninstall SecureAI from your system:

    1. Click Start on your Windows system.
    2. Navigate to All Programs.
    3. Select SecureAI.
    4. Click Uninstall SecureAI Service.
    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the uninstallation wizard.