1Civetweb Install Guide
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4This guide covers the distributions for CivetWeb.  The latest source code is available at [https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb](https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb).
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6Windows
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9This pre-built version comes pre-built wit Lua support. Libraries for SSL support are not included due to licensing restrictions;
10however, users may add an SSL library themselves.
11Instructions for adding SSL support can be found in [https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb/tree/master/docs](https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb/tree/master/docs)
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131. In case the Visual C++ Redistributable are not already installed:
14  32 Bit Version: Install the [Redistributable for Visual Studio 2010](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8328)
15  64 Bit Version: Install the [Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015](http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48145)
16  Note: The required version of the Redistributables may vary, depending on the CivetWeb version.
172. Download latest *civetweb-win.zip* from [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/civetweb/files/)
183. When started, Civetweb puts itself into the tray.
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23This pre-built version comes with Lua, IPV6 and SSL support.
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251. Download the latest *Civetweb.dmg* from [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/civetweb/files/)
262. Click on the it and look for the attachment in the finder.
274. Drag Civetweb to the Applications folder.
285. When started, Civetweb puts itself into top menu.
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331. Download the latest *civetweb.tar.gz* from [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/civetweb/files/) or [GitHub](https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb/releases)
342. Open archive and change to the new directory.
353. make help
364. make
375. make install
386. Run the program ```/usr/local/bin/civetweb```, it will use the configuration file */usr/local/etc/civetweb.conf*.
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40Most Linux systems support auto completion of command line arguments.  To enable bash auto completion for the civetweb stand-alone executable, set *resources/complete.lua* as complete command.  See comments in that file for further instructions.
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