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# Hub Installation

The iVP Hub comes with a common installer to guide you through the installation process step-by-step and to configure basic installation settings on the way.

### Start the installer

To start the installation double click on the .exe file of the iVP Hub installer.

![iVP Hub Installation - Start the installer](/files/ZQjGSyHlABUDHo1KDxz8)

### Set the language

The setup is available in English and German. You can change the language by clicking on the drop-down and selecting your preferred option.

![iVP Hub Installation - Set the language](/files/fiiAVuS2BF2D23NCV3hm)

### Read the license

Before procedding with the installation we recommend to have a look at the End-User License Agreement that contains all details concerning legal aspects and usage limitations. By clicking on the **Next** button to continue with the installation you confirm to the terms and regulations of the End-User License Agreement.

![iVP Hub Installation - Read the license](/files/auxOMMtDBV5lMOhwAUfY)

### Create a desktop shortcut

You can choose if the installer creates a desktop shortcut on your computer's desktop by activating/deactivating the checkbox.

![iVP Hub Installation - Create a desktop shortcut](/files/G8NLGfHqhHn3VTSFmzki)

### Confirm the installation

Now the iVP Hub is ready for installation. To start the process click the **Install** button.

{% hint style="info" %}
Due to the technical structure of the iVP Hub and the iVP applications it is not possible to choose a custom installation folder.
{% endhint %}

![iVP Hub Installation - Confirm the installation](/files/Jnq0J15Yp7ylvX2nrbBS)

### Launch after install

After the installation process you can choose whether to launch the iVP Hub immediately after exiting the installer by activating/deactivating the checkbox and click the **Finish** button.

![iVP Hub Installation - Launch after install](/files/xNrev6lOKw7sxtehkYK1)

### Next steps

Whatever you decide the iVP Hub is now installed and ready to use. You can continue and [create an account](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-hub/account-management/account-creation.md) or [log in](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-hub/account-management/login.md) if you already created one. After that you will be ready to [download and use](/intelligent-virtual-platform/home/ivp-hub/application-management/install-applications.md) the different tools of the iVP software family. Enjoy!