Cerberus setup and installation - installing the FTP server

Close all other programs (recommended) before installing Cerberus FTP Server and make sure that you install it logged in as Administrator or a member of the Administrators group if you are installing it on a Windows Server system.

Note: If you intend to use the 'default' service credentials, do not name your server 'Cerberus'. The Cerberus installer attempts to create a local Windows account called 'Cerberus' during the installation process and will not be permitted to do so by Windows if the server name is 'Cerberus'.

1. Download the latest version of Cerberus FTP Server from our downloads page.
2. Double-click or run the CerberusInstall64.exe self-extracting installer. If you are prompted that an “Unidentified Program wants to access your computer” click “Yes”. Clicking “Yes” will give the Cerberus FTP Server Installer Administrator privileges to install (required on most operating systems).
3. You will see the “Welcome to the Cerberus FTP Server Setup” screen.
   
   
   
   
4. Click Next.
   
   
5. By default, Cerberus creates a local Windows 'Standard Cerberus Account' to use to run the service. If you are doing a default install and want Cerberus to create the service account, skip to step 8.
   

   The installer offers three service account options:

   • Standard Cerberus Account (Default Option)
     This option creates a new, unprivileged local computer account named ‘Cerberus’ and configures the Cerberus FTP Server service to run as this user. You’ll be prompted to create a password for this account.
   • Existing Local Account
     For security purposes, some administrators choose to run services as specific local accounts. This option allows you to configure the service to run with these local computer accounts.
   • Existing Domain Account
     Likewise, Windows Domain environments may require that specific accounts be used. This account may, for instance, be granted access to the domain directory.

   When username, password, or domain is required, the installer requests this information:

   If you have an existing local or domain account you wish to use to run the service, or already have a 'Cerberus' local account from a prior install of the software, click Advanced to view the other service options.
   
   
   
6. If adding your own existing service account credentials, select the account type (Local or Domain). For example, to add an existing local account, select Existing Local Account
   
   
   
7. Enter the credentials for the local or domain account
   
   Click Next to continue
   
   
8. Keep the default path, or select an installation folder. We strongly recommend using the default path.
   
   
9. Check the box to agree to the end user license agreement
   
   Click Next to continue
   
   
10. The installer will now install Cerberus
    
    
    
11. Once it has finished, you have the option of clicking the green arrow to open the Cerberus application interface and initiate the Install Wizard, or Finish