Also, please check the version of Confluence which you are installing. Refer to the documentation home page to verify the latest Confluence version and to find documentation for older versions.

On this page:

1. Before you Start

The Windows automatic installer version has only been tested for evaluation purposes. If you wish to install a production instance of Confluence, please use the .zip for Windows or the .tar.gz for Unix or Linux or Mac OS X versions instead.

For more information on known issues associated with the auto-installer, please refer to CONF-11460.

Before you start the installation:

  1. If you are upgrading from an existing Confluence installation, be sure to back up your Confluence installation directory and your Confluence home directory, as directed in the Upgrade Guide. If you are using an external database, perform a database backup.
  2. Ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements to run Confluence. For more information, please read the detailed system requirements.
  3. Have your Confluence license key ready. You can obtain a trial, free or commercial license now, or retrieve your existing license key.

2. Download and Run the Confluence Installer

  1. Download Confluence, if you have not already done so. Ensure Windows is selected and choose the 'Standalone Evaluation' installation file:
  2. Save the downloaded file onto your computer.
  3. When the download is finished, start the Confluence Installer by running the file you have just downloaded:

The installation wizard will perform some preparation, then the Confluence Installer will display a welcome screen, something like this:

Screenshot: The Confluence Installer's Welcome Screen


Click the 'Next' button to continue with the installation.

3. Define your Installation Directory

Screenshot: Defining the Confluence Installation Directory


(warning) If you are upgrading from an existing Confluence installation, choose a different Installation Directory i.e. do not overwrite your existing installation.

  1. Choose where you would like Confluence to be installed. If the directory you choose does not yet exist, the installer will create it for you. Do one of the following:
  2. Click 'Next'.

4. Define your Home Directory

Screenshot: Defining the Confluence Home Directory


(warning) If you are upgrading from an existing Confluence installation, choose the same directory as your existing Confluence installation.

  1. Choose where you would like Confluence to store its configuration data. If the directory you choose does not yet exist, the installer will create it for you. Do one of the following:
  2. Click 'Next'.

5. Choose your Ports if Necessary

Screenshot: Choosing the Ports


If you have another application running on your machine which is using the same ports that Confluence uses by default, you may need to change the port which Confluence will use. For example, if you have a Standalone installation of JIRA running on this machine, JIRA might be already using the port which Confluence requests by default. The Confluence installer will prompt you for alternative ports if necessary, by showing the above screen.

  1. Enter an alternative 'HTTP Port Number', such as '8090'. This port forms part of the URL you will use to access Confluence in a web browser. By default, Confluence listens on port 8080. In that case, you might use the following address to access Confluence: http://localhost:8080/.
  2. Enter an alternative 'Control Port Number', such as '8015'. This port is used to start up and shut down Confluence, via the RMI (Remote Method Invocation). By default, Confluence uses port 8005.
  3. Click 'Next'.

6. Decide whether to run Confluence as a Windows Service

Screenshot: Choosing to Install Confluence as a Windows Service


If you are using Microsoft Windows, you may choose to install Confluence as a Windows Service. This means that Confluence will start up automatically each time you start Windows. By default, the Windows service will run under the Local System account.

(info) You can read more information, for non-Windows users too, on starting Confluence automatically on system startup.

  1. Put a tick in the checkbox next to 'Run as service' if you would like Confluence to start up automatically each time you start your computer.
  2. Click 'Next'.

7. Wait while the Installer Extracts and Saves Files

Screenshot: Installation in Progress


The Confluence installer now has enough information. It will start extracting the files from the file you have downloaded, and copying them onto your computer.

This may take a few minutes. When it has finished, you will see the 'Start Confluence in browser' screen as shown below.

8. Decide if you Want to Start Confluence Now

Screenshot: Start Confluence Now?


Place a tick next to 'Start Confluence in browser' if you want to start up Confluence in your web browser now.

9. Exit the Installer

Screenshot: Installation Complete


Congratulations — you have installed Confluence!

Click the 'Finish' button to close the installer.

(info) For Windows users: The installer has added an entry into your Windows Start Menu, called 'Atlassian Confluence'. You will also find an uninstaller and some functions for managing Confluence as a Windows service.

10. Next Step is the Confluence Setup Wizard

If you chose to start Confluence in step 8 above, the Confluence Setup Wizard should appear in your web browser, prompting you to enter your license key. Follow the instructions on the screens, and read more guidelines on the Confluence Setup Wizard.

If an error occurs, check the Installation FAQ page.

RELATED TOPICS

Installation FAQ
Change listen port for Confluence Standalone
Start Confluence automatically on system startup
Adding SSL for Secure Logins and Page Security
Confluence Setup Guide
Configuration Guide

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