Installation Guide

Prerequisites

Before installing Kalytera, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

Operating System

Recommended: Windows Server 2019/2022, Windows 10, or Windows 11
Minimum: Windows 10 / Windows Server 2016 or later

.NET Runtime

Kalytera requires ASP.NET Core Runtime 10.0 to be installed on the target machine.

Download .NET 10.0 Runtime

Administrator Privileges

Administrator access is required to install the Windows service and configure system components.

Download Kalytera

Download the latest Kalytera installer from the Downloads page. The installer is distributed as an MSI package (Kalytera-Setup-x.x.x.msi) for Windows.

The Community Edition (free, up to 4 cameras) is available for direct download. Paid editions require a license key — see the Licensing Guide.

Install .NET Runtime

If you haven't already, install the ASP.NET Core Runtime 10.0:

Download the ASP.NET Core Runtime 10.0 installer for Windows from dotnet.microsoft.com.
Run the downloaded installer and follow the prompts.
Verify the installation by opening a terminal (PowerShell or Command Prompt) and running:
```
dotnet --list-runtimes
```
You should see Microsoft.AspNetCore.App 10.0.x in the output.

Run the Installer

Right-click the downloaded Kalytera-Setup-x.x.x.msi file and select Run as administrator (or launch from an elevated PowerShell):
```
Start-Process 'Kalytera-Setup-1.0.0.msi' -Verb RunAs
```
Follow the setup wizard:
- Accept the license agreement
- Choose the installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\Kalytera)
- Select optional features:
  - Start Menu Shortcuts — shortcuts for the web interface, configuration, and logs (enabled by default)
  - Desktop Shortcut — quick access shortcut on your desktop (enabled by default)
Click Install and wait for the process to complete.
Click Finish to close the installer.

Verify Installation

After installation, open your browser and navigate to:

HTTP (insecure)

http://localhost:5000

HTTPS (secure)

https://localhost:5001

You should see the Kalytera login screen. If this is a fresh installation, proceed to the First Time Setup guide.

Windows Service

The installer automatically registers Kalytera as a Windows service with the following settings:

Service Name	`Kalytera`
Display Name	Kalytera - Video Management System
Account	`NT AUTHORITY\NetworkService`
Startup Type	Automatic
Recovery	Auto-restart on failure (3 attempts with 60-second delay)

You can manage the service via Windows Services (services.msc) or PowerShell:

# Check service status
Get-Service Kalytera

# Start / Stop the service
Start-Service Kalytera
Stop-Service Kalytera

# Restart the service
Restart-Service Kalytera

Uninstalling

To remove Kalytera from your system:

Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps (or Control Panel > Programs and Features).
Find Kalytera in the list and click Uninstall.
Follow the prompts to complete the removal.

Note: Recordings and database files in your storage path are not removed during uninstallation. Delete them manually if you no longer need them.

Next Steps

First Time Setup

Create your admin account and configure basic settings.

Read Guide

Licensing

Understand license tiers and how to activate your license.