Local Execution Installation & Configuration

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 Node.js (optional)
  5. Install TensorFlow Serving (optional)
  6. Install Posit Connect
  7. Configure Server.Address
  8. Configure Authentication
  9. Restart Posit Connect
  10. Sign into Posit Connect
  11. Verify runtime discovery at System > Info > System Info
  12. Configure email sending
  13. Verify your installation (strongly recommended for Posit Team setups)
ImportantProxy or load balancer configuration

If you deploy Posit Connect behind a reverse proxy or load balancer (such as NGINX, Apache, or a cloud application load balancer like AWS or Azure Application Gateway), you must configure proxy settings. Without this configuration, Connect generates incorrect URLs in emails, API responses, and redirects.

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