# Install Network Optix ## Getting Started with Network Optix A basic Nx platform comprises of one or more Nx Meta servers administered through an Nx client, this platform can either be a set of Nx Witness, Nx Go or Nx Meta servers and the corresponding client. The typical installation is Nx Witness, for detailed installation instructions please refer to the [Nx Witness installation](https://support.networkoptix.com/hc/en-us/sections/200824738-Installation-Updates) instructions. {% hint style="success" %} If you have an existing cloud account for a Powered-by-Nx solution, you can log in with your existing cloud credentials. {% endhint %} {% tabs fullWidth="false" %} {% tab title="Nx Witness" %} The typical installation is Nx Witness, for detailed installation instructions please refer to the installation instructions for your operating system: {% embed url="" %} {% embed url="" %} ## Create a Network Optix Witness account Sign up for a Free account at the Nx Witness Portal. * Head to [nxvms.com](https://nxvms.com/) * Click on [Create Account](https://nxvms.com/authorize?client_type=create) * Verify your email address and sign in. ## Download and install Nx Witness. To get started with the Nx AI Manager, we advise you to install the Nx Witness Client and Server on your computer, but a separate computer for the server is also possible. You need both the client and server programs, but the server can be installed on another machine than the client. Typically the **server** is a computer connected to some **cameras** over the network, and the **client** can be installed on your **local workstation** or **laptop**. {% hint style="warning" %} Ensure you download Nx Witness version 6.1.1, this version and later will be shipped with the Nx AI Manager plugin included. {% endhint %} If the computer you want to run the client fits the requirements, you can download and install the Nx Witness client and server by following the steps below: * [Download the client and server by going to this page](https://nxvms.com/download/releases), then continue with the next step. {% embed url="" %} * A suggested operating system will automatically appear. * Select your target OS if you want to install the client on an OS different from the automatically selected one. * Download the client package that is suitable for your client computer and OS. * Download the server package that is built for your server architecture and OS. * Run the installer for the client first and follow the installation process. * Next install the Nx Server on the same **or** on a separate device. The installation will be similar to installation of the client. * Use the Nx Witness account you made earlier to login and configure the server. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Nx Go" %} ## Create a Nx GO account Sign up for a Free account at the Nx Witness Portal. * Head to * Click on [Create Account](https://nxvms.com/authorize?client_type=create) * Verify your email address and sign in. ## Download and install Nx Go. To get started with the Nx AI Manager, we advise you to install the Nx Witness Client and Server on your computer, but a separate computer for the server is also possible. You need both the client and server programs, but the server can be installed on another machine than the client. Typically the **server** is a computer connected to some **cameras** over the network, and the **client** can be installed on your **local workstation** or **laptop**. {% hint style="warning" %} Ensure you download Nx Go version 6.1.1, this version and later will be shipped with the Nx AI Manager plugin included. {% endhint %} If the computer you want to run the client fits the requirements, you can download and install the Nx Witness client and server by following the steps below: * [Download the client and server by going to this page](https://cloud.nxgo.io/download/releases), then continue with the next step. {% embed url="" %} * A suggested operating system will automatically appear. * Select your target OS if you want to install the client on an OS different from the automatically selected one. * Download the client package that is suitable for your client computer and OS. * Download the server package that is built for your server architecture and OS. * Run the installer for the client first and follow the installation process. * Next install the Nx Server on the same **or** on a separate device. The installation will be similar to installation of the client. * Use the Nx Witness account you made earlier to login and configure the server. {% endtab %} {% tab title="Nx Meta" %} ## Create a Network Optix Meta account Sign up for a Free account at the Nx Meta Developer Portal. * Head to [meta.nxvms.com](https://meta.nxvms.com/) * Click on [Create Account](https://meta.nxvms.com/register) * Verify your email address and sign in. ## Download and install Nx Meta. To get started with the Nx AI Manager, we advise you to install the Nx Meta Client and Server on your computer, but a separate computer for the server is also possible. You need both the client and server programs, but the server can be installed on another machine than the client. Typically the **server** is a computer connected to some **cameras** over the network, and the **client** can be installed on your **local workstation** or **laptop**. {% hint style="warning" %} Ensure you download Nx Meta version 6.0 or later to be able to use the Nx AI Plugin. Version 6.1.1 or later will be shipped with the Nx AI Manager plugin included. {% endhint %} If the computer you want to run the client fits the requirements, you can download and install the Nx Meta client and server by following the steps below: * [Download the client and server by going to this page](https://meta.nxvms.com/download/releases), then continue with the next step. {% embed url="" %} * A suggested operating system will automatically appear. * Select your target OS if you want to install the client on an OS different from the automatically selected one. * Download the client package that is suitable for your client computer and OS. * Download the server package that is built for your server architecture and OS. * Run the installer for the client first and follow the installation process. * Next install the Nx Server on the same **or** on a separate device. 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