Last modified on February 10, 2025
To install StrongDM with the full version (EXE), follow these steps.
- Locate the downloaded EXE file (SDM-<VERSION_NUMBER>.exe), which is typically in your Downloads folder.
- Right-click on the installer and select Run as Administrator. A dialog box appears.
- Follow the instructions to run the installation.
To install StrongDM from the Command Prompt, run the EXE installer as in the example shown.
SDM-21.58.0.exe
When run as administrator, the EXE installs the StrongDM Virtual Network Adapter, which enables you to access Virtual Networking Mode resources that may be available to you. If you want to install the desktop app without the adapter, don’t run it as administrator.
As a last installation step, you need to set the SDM_DOMAIN environment variable to tell your desktop app where to find your StrongDM service. This can be done automatically each time your computer is started by setting an environment variable.
- In Windows, go to Control Panel > System > Advanced System Settings.
- In Environment Variables, go to the System Variables section, create a new system variable
SDM_DOMAINwith a value of{APP_DOMAIN}, and then select OK.
That’s it! You’ve installed StrongDM. Go ahead and try a connection!