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Installation Steps

1

Download the Installer

Log in to the server where you’d like to install Curator and download the Curator installer for Windows.
2

Run the Installer

Locate your download and right-click the file, then select “Run as Administrator” to begin the installation process.Run .exe as adminClick the “Install” button to run initial installation process:Installer viewClick “Options” to change the installation directory.
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Credentials

The installer will generate credentials for use during installation and will store them in a file in the installation directory (Default: /var/www/curator_info.txt or C:\InterWorks\Curator\curator_info.txt in Windows). You will need these credentials to complete the installation and to log in to the Curator backend after installation.
4

License Key

Enter your license key when prompted. If you do not have a license key, please contact InterWorks to obtain one.License key prompt page
5

Database Connection

You may be prompted to enter your database connection information if the installer is unable to automatically find the database for you.Database credentials prompt page
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Success

If the installation is successful, you will be redirected to your new Curator homepageDatabase credentials prompt pageUsing the same auto-generated credentials created in the install script above, you can log into the Curator backend which can be accessed from http://curatorexample.com/backend. If you’re on the server you installed, you may also use localhost. Keep in mind this may be an IP address or computer name until your IT team sets up DNS.

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Log Locations

These paths are dependant on your installation location, but these are the default paths:
  • Apache: C:\InterWorks\Curator\httpd_errors.log
  • PHP: C:\InterWorks\Curator\php_errors.log
  • Installation Log (EXE): C:\InterWorks\Curator\install.log
  • Installation Log (PHP Installer): C:\InterWorks\curator\htdocs\assets\install.log

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Network Whitelist Requirements

If you are installing Curator in a restricted network environment, the only external URL that must be reachable from the Curator server is:
  • https://api.curator.interworks.com
This single host covers all outbound traffic Curator needs for installation and ongoing operation on Windows:
  • Downloading the installer (CuratorSetup.exe)
  • Checking for new versions and downloading upgrade packages
  • Validating your Curator license key
Unlike the Linux installer, the Windows installer bundles all required dependencies (Apache, PHP, and MariaDB), so no package repository URLs need to be whitelisted.

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Testing Connectivity

To confirm api.curator.interworks.com is reachable through your firewall or proxy before installing or upgrading, request the same endpoint Curator itself uses to check for new versions:
A successful response returns a StatusCode of 200 with Content similar to:
The version shown in the response is the latest Curator build available, so it will differ from the example above as new builds are released.
If the request times out, fails a TLS handshake, or returns anything other than a 200 status, the whitelist entry is not taking effect yet — recheck your proxy and firewall rules before continuing with installation or upgrades.

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Other Information

These paths are dependant on your installation location, but these are the default paths:
If Curator was installed on a different drive (e.g., D:\), all paths below will reflect that drive instead. To confirm the exact php.ini path on your system, check the php_ini_path field returned by the /portal/info endpoint.
  • Webroot: C:\InterWorks\Curator\htdocs
  • Environment file: C:\InterWorks\Curator\htdocs\.env
  • HTTPD Config: C:\InterWorks\Curator\web.conf
  • PHP.ini: C:\InterWorks\Curator\php.ini
  • Start Process: C:\InterWorks\Curator\start.bat (Also desktop shortcut)
  • Stop Process: C:\InterWorks\Curator\stop.bat (Also desktop shortcut)
  • Apache Location: C:\InterWorks\Curator\libs\Apache24
  • Database Location: C:\InterWorks\Curator\libs\MariaDB
  • PHP Location: C:\InterWorks\Curator\libs\PHP

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Environment Configuration

Optional settings can be added to the environment file (C:\InterWorks\Curator\htdocs\.env) to override Curator’s defaults. Curator ships with sensible values for all of these, so only set them if you need to change the default behavior. Restart Curator using stop.bat and start.bat after editing the file.
FILESYSTEM_DRIVER and FILESYSTEM_DISK are two separate settings, not old and new names for the same thing. Curator media and uploads always follow FILESYSTEM_DRIVER. If you have only ever set FILESYSTEM_DRIVER, your media and uploads continue to work unchanged and no action is required.
CACHE_PREFIX is derived from your APP_NAME unless you set it explicitly. Changing either value changes the cache keys, so Curator rebuilds its cache on the next page load. This is safe, but the first load afterward may be slower than usual.
APP_DEBUG defaults to false, so a generic error page is shown when something goes wrong. Set APP_DEBUG=true temporarily while troubleshooting an installation to see the detailed error page with a full stack trace, then set it back to false (or remove it) once you’re done — leaving it enabled can expose sensitive information about your application and infrastructure to untrusted users.

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Changing the Install Path

This is not recommended but may be necessary in rare circumstances. The installer will default to C:\InterWorks\Curator if no changes are made to the install path. If you must change the install path, click the “Options” button in the installer window Highlight options button then change the Install Location path: Change install path Please note that the paths above may no longer be valid if you change the install path.

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Installing a Specific Version

The Windows installer always installs the latest version of Curator. Unlike the Linux installer, which supports a -v flag to specify a particular version, the Windows installer does not offer a version selection option. If you need to install a specific older version of Curator on Windows, please contact InterWorks support for assistance.