Install Sitefinity CMS

PREREQUISITES: You must have certain database permissions on the machine where you want to install Sitefinity CMS. For more information, see Configure and start a project » Step 2.

To download Sitefinity CMS, perform the following:

1. Open https://www.progress.com/sitefinity-cms.
2. In the upper-right corner of the page, click Telerik Your Account.
3. Login with your Sitefinity CMS credentials.
   If you do not have an account, you must create one.
4. In the upper-right corner of the screen, expand you account options. 
5. Click Account Overview » Products & Subscriptions » Sitefinity CMS.
6. Click 
7. Click Sitefinity CMS.
   You can download the following:
   • Official versions
     Perform the following.
     1. Click the Versions tab.
     2. In the Version dropdown box, select the version, which you want to download.
     3. Under Installation, you can download Sitefinity CMS installer that runs the installation wizard.
     4. You can also download only the Project Manager .zip file or other files, if you require them.
   • Beta versions
     To download a Beta version, click tab Betas.
   • Internal builds
     To download internal builds of the latest Sitefinity CMS version, click tab Internal Builds.

Use the Setup wizard

1. Run the downloaded installer (.msi file).
   Sitefinity Setup Wizard appears.
2. Read and accept the License agreement by clicking I agree – Continue.
   The installation folder appears. You can change it by clicking Customize.
3. Click Install.
4. When the wizard completes the installation, click Finish.
   Sitefinity CMS is installed on your computer.
5. To create your first project, open the installation folder and click .

Run the Project Manager

The project manager does not require installation. To create your first project, open the folder and click .

RESULT: Sitefinity CMS Project Manager appears. Your are ready to create your first project.
For more information, see Work with Sitefinity CMS Project Manager and Create a project.

1. Open http://www.sitefinity.com/ and click TRY NOW » DOWNLOAD TIAL.
   Progress Sitefinity Installer appears.
2. Select which Sitefinity CMS components to install.
   You can install the following:
   • Sitefinity
   • Sitefinity Thunder
     Thunder is extension for Microsoft Visual Studio. For more information, see Sitefinity CMS Thunder: Automate your development.
3. Click NEXT.
4. Enter installation folder, accept the License Agreement, and click NEXT.
5. Login with your Sitefinity CMS credentials or create an account.
6. Click INSTALL.
   When the installation finishes, a summary appears.
   Remember the provided credentials.
7. In the Project Manager that opens automatically, login with the provided credentials.
   The Dashboard of Sitefinity CMS appears.