Local Execution Installation & Configuration

Local installations of Posit Connect can be done manually, or using the Posit Connect Setup Assistant. The Setup Assistant provides a guided installation and is considered best practice for new installations.

This checklist guides you through the process of getting started with a local installation of Posit Connect:

1. Install Python (optional)
2. Install R (optional)
3. Install Quarto (optional)
4. Install Posit Connect using the Setup Assistant or with a Manual installation
5. Configure Server.Address *
6. Configure Authentication *
7. Restart Posit Connect
8. Sign into Posit Connect
9. Configure email sending *

Additionally, if you want to integrate with Posit Package Manager or Posit Cloud, then please refer to:

• Integration with Posit Package Manager (See also the Package Management section of the Connect Admin Guide)
• Integration with Posit Cloud

Note

Items marked with an * are installed and initially configured using the Posit Connect Setup Assistant.