Install SmartFoxServer 3 on Windows
SmartFoxServer 3 supports Windows 10 or 11, and for server deployments Windows Server 2019 or higher.
Installation
After having downloaded the .exe package double click it to launch the Installer.
SmartScreen Warning
You will likely get a SmartScreen Warning message due to how Microsoft handles security, regardless of the presence of a signing certificate.
You should:
- click on the More info link to make the Run anyway button appear
- click it to start the installation procedure.
Follow the simple setup wizard until the installation is complete.
The main user folder is used as the default install location. Choose a custom position if you want to install in a different directory.
Installing as a background service
During the setup process you will have a choice to install SmartFoxServer as a service. This can be useful when you need to have SmartFoxServer running at all times, even after a machine restart. If you prefer to run it manually just skip the step.
Running SmartFoxServer 3
Standalone application
You can run SFS as a regular application by double-clicking sfs-standalone under SmartFoxServer3/server/ This will open a terminal window showing the runtime logs, which can be useful for development and testing. The server can be shut down via CTRL+C or by closing the terminal window.
Service
If you chose to run SmartFoxServer as service, SFS is auto-started when Windows boots and can be controlled from the Windows Service Console. For more information see this external link
Uninstalling SmartFoxServer 3
An Uninstall application is provided under the main installation folder and accessible via Windows' Start Menu. This will remove the software from your system.
Backup before uninstalling
Before proceeding make sure to backup any custom settings, extensions or other data that you may still need.