> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sonarsource.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sonarsource.com/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/overview.md).

# Installation overview

Main steps for installing SonarQube Server from the ZIP file.

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We recommend installing SonarQube Community Build from a [Docker image](https://hub.docker.com/_/sonarqube) or [Helm chart](https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/sonarqube/sonarqube) (Kubernetes/OpenShift). These methods make it easier to update to newer versions and to operate your instance. Install from the ZIP file only if neither of those options is feasible for your environment.
{% endhint %}

To install your SonarQube Community Build from the ZIP file:

1. Check the [Server host requirements](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/server-host-requirements.md) (in particular, make sure the correct Java version is installed).
2. Perform the pre-installation steps:
   * [On Linux systems](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/pre-installation/linux.md)
   * [On Unix-based systems](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/pre-installation/unix.md)
   * [On macOS systems](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/pre-installation/macos.md)
   * [Defining a JWT token](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/pre-installation/jwt-token.md) (to keep user sessions alive during startup)
3. Install the database. See [Installing database](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/installing-the-database.md).
4. Perform the installation and basic setup. See [Basic installation](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/basic-installation.md).
5. Depending on your environment, you may have to perform advanced seup. See [Advanced setup](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/advanced-setup.md).
6. You can:
   * Instsall SonarQube Community Build as a service. See [Running as a service](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/starting-stopping-server/running-as-a-service.md).
   * Secure SonarQube Community Build behind a proxy. See [Reverse proxy and network security](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/network-security/securing-behind-proxy.md).
   * Configure network rules. See [Network rules](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/network-security/network-rules.md).
7. Start your SonarQube Server. See [From the ZIP file](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/starting-stopping-server/from-zip-file.md).
8. You can now open SonarQube Community Build in your web browser at the configured address (by default `http://localhost:9000`). The default system administrator credentials are **admin**/**admin**.

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Check out this [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0yFLS30InY) on installing SonarQube Community Build on Windows for a process overview.
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## Related pages <a href="#related-pages" id="related-pages"></a>

* [Basic installation](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/basic-installation.md)
* [Advanced setup](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/advanced-setup.md)
* **Configuring network security features:**
  * [Reverse proxy and network security](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/network-security/securing-behind-proxy.md)
  * [Network rules](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/network-security/network-rules.md)
* [Starting / stopping server](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/starting-stopping-server.md)
* [Running as a service](/sonarqube-community-build/server-installation/from-zip-file/starting-stopping-server/running-as-a-service.md)


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