# Install License Server on Windows

You can install License Server by using the IDOL Server installer. The IDOL Server installer includes all the main IDOL components, including License Server.

To install License Server

1. Run the appropriate installer:

       IDOLServer-VersionNumber-Platform.exe

   where:

   `VersionNumber` | is the software version number.
   `Platform` | is your software platform.

   The Setup dialog box opens.

2. Click Next.

   The License Agreement dialog box opens.

3. Read the license agreement. Select I accept the agreement, and then click Next.

   The Installation Directory dialog box opens.

4. Specify where to install License Server. (Click if you want to navigate to another location). Then, click Next.

   The Installation Mode dialog box opens.

5. Select Custom, and then click Next.

   The OEM installation dialog box opens.

6. Click Next (to skip the OEM installation).

   The License Server dialog box opens.

7. To install a new License Server, click No, and then click Next.

   The Service Name dialog box opens.

8. In the Service name box, type the name to use for the License Server service. Then, click Next.

9. Specify the ports that you want License Server to listen on, and the path of your IDOL license key file (`licensekey.dat`). You can click to navigate to the file. Then, click Next.

   The Component Selection dialog box opens.

10. Click Next.

11. Select the check boxes for the components that you want to install, and specify the port information for each component, or leave the fields blank to accept the default port settings. For more information about installing IDOL components, refer to the IDOL Getting Started Guide.

    Click Next or Back to move between components.

12. After you have specified your settings, the Summary dialog box opens. Verify your choices and click Next.

    The Ready to Install dialog box opens.

13. Click Next.

    The selected components are installed.

14. After installation is complete, click Finish to close the installation wizard.

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