Getting started checklist

Follow the checklist below to ensure that you carry out the steps of your installation in the right order.

Completed? Step Details
Prepare servers and network

A new and fully updated Microsoft Windows® installation

Microsoft .NET 4.7.2 Framework and Microsoft .NET 6 Runtime installed

Assign static IP addresses or make DHCP reservations to all system components

About virus scanning

Exclude specific file types and folders

Prepare cameras and devices

Make sure camera models and firmware are supported by the XProtect system

Cameras must be connected to the network and you can access them from the computer where you install your system

Register your Software License Code

Go to the Milestone website (https://online.milestonesys.com/) and register your SLC

Obtain the .lic-file

This step does not apply to XProtect Essential+ systems

Download the installation files

Go to Milestone website (https://www.milestonesys.com/downloads/) and download the relevant installation file

Install your system

Detailed description of a single computer installation, see Install your system

Install clients on other computers

Install XProtect Smart Client

Install the Management Client