> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://helpdesk.gbnetwork.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # How to Install Acronis Cyber Protect on Dedicated Server/VPS (Linux) This guide walks you through installing the Acronis Cyber Protect agent on your own Linux server or VPS that is not managed by GB Network Solutions. ||| **Prerequisite:** You must have already activated your Acronis account. If not, please follow the [Account Activation Guide](https://helpdesk.gbnetwork.com/en/article/how-to-activate-your-acronis-cyber-protect-account-1teb2gg/) first. ### Step-by-Step Installation Guide 1. Log In to Acronis Console * **Method 1**: Access the Acronis Console directly from the Client Area by click button "Go to Cloud Console". ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/client-area_d4ktwy.png =900xauto) * **Method 2**: Access for the Acronis Console from [login page](https://sg-cloud.acronis.com/login) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/login-page_1ve3cj8.png =900x369) || You may enter the login ID and password that you set when activating the account. 2. In the console, go to All Devices and click the "+ Add" button. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/device-for-first-time_1tifu5m.png =900x427) 3. Choose your operating system from the list. For this guide, we will proceed with Linux OS. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/add-device_zuqrkl.png =900x427) 4. The console will begin downloading the agent installer. While the download is in progress, right-click on the download, select “Copy Download Link” from the menu, and then cancel the download (you will download it manually via the terminal). ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/copy-link-download_cyaw2i.png =900x176) 5. Paste the copied URL into a text editor (such as Notepad) and remove everything after “.bin” in the URL. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/link-remove-till-bin_1rd1tne.png =900xauto) 6. SSH into your server. 7. Download the agent. Example: ``` wget https://sg-cloud.acronis.com/download/u/baas/4.0/26.3.42183/CyberProtect_AgentForLinux_x86_64.bin ``` ||| (Replace the URL with your actual cleaned download link) 8. Make the installer executable. ``` chmod +x CyberProtect_AgentForLinux_x86_64.bin ``` 9. Run the installation script ``` ./CyberProtect_AgentForLinux_x86_64.bin ``` 10. A new installation window will appear; select “Agent for Linux” from the available options, then click “Next” to proceed. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/new-windows_1d2e8t9.png =900x570) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/operating-system_1ndijvz.png =900x577) 11. Click “Continue” to install the required packages for the Acronis Agent, then wait for the installation to complete, which may take a few minutes. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/warning_9qttck.png =900x620) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/installation-process_e7p92c.png =900x589) 12. Once the installation is complete, select “Show registration info” and copy the registration code by highlighting it with your mouse and pressing Ctrl + Shift + C (or right-click and choose “Copy”). ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/show-registration-info_w113u5.png =900x588) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/registration_xk8aid.png =900x593) 13. Return to the Acronis Cyber Protect Console, go to All Devices → Add, scroll down, and click the “Register” button. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/register-code_1fdyigk.png =900x427) 14. Paste the registration code from Step 12, then click “Validate code” followed by “Next” to proceed. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/device-register_smhy3h.png =900x427) 15. For the plan selection, you don’t need to apply any plan yet as it will be created manually based on your subscription. || If you proceed with the default plan, it may include additional features that you are not subscribed to, which could result in additional charges. * Simply click “Change” to proceed. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/select-plan_1l0c4qd.png =900x427) * You can click “Do not apply” to skip apply plan. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/donot-apply_l2ouck.png =900x427) * Then, click the “Next” button to proceed to the next step. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/plan_143p8v3.png =900x427) 16. Next, click “Register” to complete the installation process. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/register-acronis_1r9yb5x.png =900x427) 17. You have completed the Acronis installation; once the terminal shows completion, you may click “Exit” to close it. However, the setup is not fully finished yet, as the plan still needs to be configured manually. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/device-acronis_1jjk42p.png =900x427) ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/siap-complete-install_1t3rfl5.png =900x584) 18. Select the machine, click the Protect icon, then click Create plan and choose Protection to proceed. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/create-plan_smj9dg.png =900x427) 19. Edit the plan name, adjust the backup retention (e.g., number of backups), then click **Create** to save the protection plan. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/setup-plan_b51e8o.png =900x427) * Here is the suggested retention that we recommend you apply. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/cleanup_ep937b.png =900x427) 20. You may proceed to click **Create** once you have completed the setup to create the plan. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/create-plan-last_18bcjup.png =900x427) 21. You have successfully created the plan and installed Acronis on your server. You may click the button to run the backup manually for the first time. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/7/9/3/67938060e89a4400/run-manually-backup_13awmx0.png =900x427) | You have successfully installed Acronis Cyber Protect. --- ### Need Further Assistance? 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