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title: "About first installation steps"
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# About first installation steps

This document provides information on how to get started with Segura™.

## Requirements

- **Define your architecture**: use the articles [High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery(DR)](/v4-2/docs/installation-architecture-high-availability-and-disaster-recovery) and [Supported architectures](/v4-2/docs/installation-supported-architectures) to determine the most suitable architecture for your Segura™ deployment.
- **Firewall rules**: create the necessary [firewall rules](/v4-2/docs/installation-firewall-rules) based on the selected architecture.

## Getting started

Once you've fulfilled the requirements above, you can initiate the installation process by following these five steps:

### Step 1: Choose your appliance type

Begin the installation process by selecting the appliance type that best suits your needs. Segura™ provides two options:

1. **Virtual Appliance**: if you choose the Virtual Appliance, [download the appropriate version](/v4-2/docs/installation-virtual-appliances) for your virtualization tool or cloud provider.
2. **Crypto Appliance (Physical Appliance)**: for the physical appliance, refer to the [Crypto Appliance First Steps](/v4-2/docs/installation-how-to-configure-the-crypto-appliance-first-steps) and [Crypto Settings](/v4-2/docs/installation-how-to-configure-addressing-and-snmp-service) articles to guide you through the configuration process.

### Step 2: Configure Segura™ via CLI

In this step, you'll [configure the network and hostname](/v4-2/docs/installation-how-to-set-up-the-network-and-change-the-hostname) using the [SSH Administrative user](/v4-2/docs/installation-admin-users). If needed, follow the instructions in the [How to Access an SSH Admin Session into the Segura™ Platform](/v4-2/docs/administration-ssh-access) article.

### Step 3: Configure Segura™ Web

Using the [Web Administrative user](/v4-2/docs/installation-admin-users), complete the following tasks:

1. Activate the [License and Affinity Portal](/v4-2/docs/installation-how-to-activate-the-senhasegura-license)​.
2. Accept the [EULA](/v4-2/docs/installation-eula).
3. Complete the [Wizard steps](/v4-2/docs/orbit-web-how-to-use-the-wizard).
4. Set up [Backup](/v4-2/docs/installation-backup-overview) procedures.
5. [Enable Segura™](/v4-2/docs/installation-how-to-enable-the-application) application to access Segura products
6. [Master Key ceremony](/v4-2/docs/how-to-manage-the-master-key).

### Step 4: Update Segura™

For instructions on how to update Segura™, refer to the [Update Segura™](/v4-2/docs/installation-update-senhasegura) article.

### Step 5: Data replication (applicable to two or more members)

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Skip this step if you’re using a standalone architecture.

If you’re activating data replication, you’ll have to [configure a cluster](/v4-2/docs/installation-data-replication-how-to-create-a-cluster). Test the replication by performing a [Disaster Recovery test](/v4-2/docs/installation-how-to-perform-a-disaster-recovery-test) called **Active-Passive**.

Important Hardware Requirement Notice for HA

When deploying Segura™ in a clustered environment, particularly for high availability (HA) setups, it is crucial to ensure that **all instances (members) in the cluster have identical hardware specifications**.

**Mismatched hardware configurations among cluster members can lead to performance inconsistencies, reliability issues, and potential system failures.**

For reference, please review our [Minimum Hardware Requirements](/v4-2/docs/installation-virtual-appliances#requirements) article to ensure each instance meets the necessary standards.

After activating data replication, Segura™ Platform is ready for user configuration. More information in [Next steps after installation](/v4-2/docs/first-installation-steps#next-steps-after-installation).

## Next steps after installation

- [Configure email account](/v4-2/docs/how-to-manage-smtp-settings)
- [User management](/v4-2/docs/administration-user-management)

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Do you still have questions? Reach out to the [Segura Community](https://community.senhasegura.io/).