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Version: V3

Windows Installation

This guide walks you through installing TCAdmin on a Windows server. The process takes about 5-10 minutes.

Before You Begin​

Make sure you have:

  • A Windows server that meets the System Requirements
  • MariaDB or MySQL installed and running (see System Requirements for details)
  • Your MySQL username, password, and database name ready (you'll need these during setup)
  • Administrator access to the server
Don't have MySQL set up yet?

Install MariaDB first. During the MariaDB installer, set a root password and remember it. You can use the root account for TCAdmin, or create a dedicated tcadmin3 user for better security.

Install TCAdmin​

  1. Open PowerShell as Administrator.

    • Right-click the Start menu and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Terminal (Admin)

  2. Run the following command to download and start the installer:

& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://v3.tcafiles.com/win-x64-beta.ps1")))
  1. The installer will walk you through a series of prompts (component selection, database setup, etc.). For a detailed explanation of each step, see the Master Server Configuration guide.
What does this command do?

It downloads the official TCAdmin installer script from v3.tcafiles.com and runs it. The script installs the TCAdmin components, sets up Windows Services, and configures the initial settings based on your answers to the prompts.

After Installation​

Once the installer finishes:

  • The TCAdmin Monitor and TCAdmin Web services will start automatically
  • Your control panel will be available at https://127.0.0.1:31001 (or https://YOUR-SERVER-IP:31001 from another computer)
  • Default login: admin / Password!23
Browser Security Warning

Your browser will show a security warning because TCAdmin uses a self-signed certificate by default. This is normal — click "Advanced" and then "Proceed" to continue. You can set up a proper certificate later using the Web Certificate guide.

What's Next?​

Follow the Master Server Configuration guide for a detailed walkthrough of the installer prompts and your first login.