# StifleR Beacon installation

For more information about what a Beacon Server is and does, see the [Beacons page](/stifler/operations-and-features/features-overview/beacons.md).

## Prerequisites

* Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, Education or Windows Server 2016 or newer
* Microsoft .NET 4.8
* By default, the Beacon service listens on TCP port 5201 so this port should be open
* Installation account must have Administrator rights

## Installation

From an elevated command prompt launch **StifleR.Service.Beacon.Installer64.msi**.

At the "Welcome" screen, feel welcomed, and then click **Next**.

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At the "End-User License Agreement" screen, once you have reviewed the EULA, check the box: \
**I accept the terms in the License Agreement**, and then click **Next**.

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At the "Destination Folder" screen, enter the path to the directory where the StifleR Beacon server program files will be installed and then click **Next**.

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At the "Ready to install..." screen, click **Install** to begin the installation.

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At the "Completed" screen, the installation wizard is complete. Click **Finish** and enjoy a nice cup of kombucha, you’ve earned it.

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After installation you will need to enter the URL for the StifleR Server in the configuration editor.

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## Validation

After a Beacon Server is installed, it should attempt to report in to the StifleR Server. This can be validated in the StifleR Dashboard, under **Administration, Infrastructure services**. Once there, click on the 3 dots in the Beacon Service row, then "Approve"

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Prior to a Beacon being used, you must complete the configuration by following the instructions on this page: [Configuring a Beacon Server](/stifler/configuration/configuring-a-beacon-server.md).&#x20;


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