> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.hollaex.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.hollaex.com/get-started/on-premise-exchange-setup/installation.md).

# Installation

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Whilst the On-Premise process is as simple as can be for such a complex piece of software, due to the limitless possibilities of hardware and software interactions possible on your machine, small errors may block your progress.\
\
\&#xNAN;*Fear not though!* There is an active HollaEx community that will be able to assist on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/6P7CgR3Ctn) and the [Forums](https://forum.hollaex.com/). HollaEx team members regularly check these as well and will be happy to answer any questions or resolve any issues.
{% endhint %}

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If you are going to run the HollaEx Kit on the public cloud, you don't need to go through the preparation parts. HollaEx provides a simple and easy marketplace image. Visit the [HollaEx Blog](https://www.hollaex.com/blog/hollaex-on-aws-marketplace) to see more details. HollaEx is available both on [AWS Marketplace](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-vysn5g3h5cops) and [DigitalOcean Marketplace](https://marketplace.digitalocean.com/apps/hollaex-kit). Start your instance with all dependencies installed right away!
{% endhint %}

## Download

You can download the Kit through Git from the [HollaEx Kit GitHub repository](https://github.com/bitholla/hollaex-kit.git). Clone the repository either directly through your web browser or by using the `git` command below, in the directory you want the HollaEx Kit to live:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/hollaex/hollaex-kit.git
```

<figure><img src="/files/FBjNA3pXaHH0ibPdH2Iv" alt=""><figcaption><p>Commencing the download</p></figcaption></figure>

Once complete you will be able to see the hollaex-kit folder now in whatever directory you ran the clone command in.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/HoKCZEjySCLdJfmmyYM1" alt=""><figcaption><p>The hollaex-kit sitting happily in my home directory after cloning</p></figcaption></figure>

The HollaEx Kit is a full package with all the necessary directory structure, templates, and even a full web server for a HollaEx Exchange.

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Always keep the HollaEx Kit folder safe. It has all the information related to your exchange. You **will lose control** of your exchange If you lose or damage the folder.
{% endhint %}

## CLI Installation

The first step is to install [HollaEx CLI](https://github.com/bitholla/hollaex-cli), a Command-Line tool that simplifies the operation of your HollaEx Kit.

To install the CLI, enter the newly downloaded HollaEx Kit folder with:

```
cd hollaex-kit
```

Once inside, run the CLI installer by using the command below:

```bash
bash install.sh
```

<figure><img src="/files/zTQyboIDPU9HlWvfJVuV" alt=""><figcaption><p>Entering the HollaEx Kit, and readying up the CLI installation</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/XZqg5kDMim0eA4JdHNre" alt=""><figcaption><p>Once the bash install.sh command complete, you will see green text like this. Note I had already installed the CLI on this machine, hence the yellow text</p></figcaption></figure>

## Checking Our Progress

To check that the download of the HollaEx Kit and the CLI installation all worked out, enter:

```
hollaex version
```

You should see a message something like the image below, with the CLI and Kit's versions.

<figure><img src="/files/11Yoi13uxERwI96oNQTN" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

With everything on your machine, it's time to take these files and [setup your exchange](/get-started/on-premise-exchange-setup/setup.md)!&#x20;