> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cysmiq.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Install in your environment
> Deploy the Cysmiq self-hosted platform on Kubernetes using Replicated.
## Overview
Cysmiq self-hosted deployments use Replicated. Choose an installer option for your environment.
## Installer options
Install on an existing Kubernetes cluster with the Replicated Admin Console. Continue with the steps below.
Replicated KURL builds a Kubernetes cluster as part of installation. See the Replicated guide for [KURL](https://docs.replicated.com/enterprise/installing-kurl-requirements).
## Prerequisites
* Two license files from Cysmiq: a Replicated license (`.yaml`) and a Cysmiq application license (`.lic`)
* Network access for Replicated and Cysmiq endpoints. See [network requirements](/self-hosting/network-requirements)
- A Kubernetes cluster that meets the [self-hosting requirements](/self-hosting/requirements)
- `kubectl` configured with cluster-admin access
- Replicated KOTS CLI installed. Follow the [KOTS CLI getting started guide](https://docs.replicated.com/reference/kots-cli-getting-started)
- A DNS name or load balancer for your Cysmiq app if you plan to expose it with Ingress or HTTPProxy
* Review the Replicated Embedded Cluster requirements and prerequisites
* Review the Replicated KURL requirements and prerequisites
## Steps
Run the install command provided during onboarding. It prompts you for a namespace and the Admin Console password.
```bash Install command theme={null}
kubectl kots install cysmiq/stable
```
```text Example output theme={null}
Enter the namespace to deploy to:
• Deploying Admin Console
• Creating namespace ✓
• Waiting for datastore to be ready ✓
Enter a new password for the admin console (6+ characters): ••••••••
• Waiting for Admin Console to be ready ✓
• Press Ctrl+C to exit
• Go to http://localhost:8800 to access the Admin Console
• To access the Admin Console again, run kubectl kots admin-console --namespace
```
When the install completes, keep the terminal output. It includes the Admin Console access URL.
If your workstation can reach `http://localhost:8800`, open it and log in with the password you set.
If you need to reopen the console later, run:
```bash Reopen the Admin Console theme={null}
kubectl kots admin-console --namespace
```
If you run `kubectl` on a remote VM and cannot access `http://localhost:8800`, expose the `kotsadm` service and access it via the node IP.
```bash Expose the Admin Console with NodePort theme={null}
kubectl edit svc kotsadm --namespace
```
Change `type: ClusterIP` to `type: NodePort`, save, then run `kubectl get svc -n ` to find the assigned port.
Upload the Replicated license file to continue.
If you see a "Let's get you started!" sidebar, first enter your `Application Domain Name` then scroll down and press `Continue`.
Open the **Config** tab and set the required fields, including **Application Domain Name**. Keep defaults unless you need custom storage, database, or exposure settings.
Select **Save config** to apply the settings. For a full list of options, see [Self-hosting configuration](/self-hosting/configuration).
Review the preflight checks, resolve any failures, then continue.
From the Admin Console dashboard, wait for the application status to reach **Ready**. You might see **Missing** or **Deploying** while the installation completes.
Navigate to the domain you configured.
Create your first admin account, then upload the Cysmiq application license to activate the installation.
## Next steps
* [Connect a VCS](/guides/connect-vcs)
* [Invite your team](/guides/invite-team)