# 3. Installation

#### <span style="font-weight: 400;">Cloud installation (*online*)</span>

The term "Cloud provider" (or simply "*Cloud*") is used to describe the hosting of virtual machines, whether exclusive or shared, in specialized providers with hardware, *hypervisors*, and web-based customer service systems for their configuration and management.

**For any of them, you can install Pandora FMS**. Red Hat or Rocky Linux 9 is recommended as the operating system, with at least 4 gigabytes of RAM and 20 gigabytes of free storage space of the *Solid State Drive* (SSD) type.

<p class="callout info"><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more information on alternative installation methods, you can consult the [Pandora FMS Installation](https://pandorafms.com/manual/en/documentation/pandorafms/installation/01_installing#ks1_7) chapter of our official documentation. </span></p>

Access the command line as provided by your Cloud provider and select your chosen operating system.

<p class="callout info align-center">You can obtain the installation *script* and a free trial version at the following link:  
[https://pandorafms.com/en/free-trial/](https://pandorafms.com/en/free-trial/)</p>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Once the *script* finishes running, Pandora FMS will be installed and ready to use in its latest version.</span>

#### <span style="font-weight: 400;">First steps</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">After a few seconds, the terminal screen will show that it has finished and Pandora FMS will be installed. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">On this same screen, you will find the IP address or URL that the system has assigned to connect to the Pandora FMS Web Console. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Once the IP address of the Pandora FMS system is known, you can access it from a browser. Type the following address into it, composed of the IP address obtained:</span>

```
http://x.x.x.x/pandora_console
```

<span style="font-weight: 400;">If everything is correct, you will reach the Pandora FMS Web Console welcome screen, similar to this one:</span>

[![pfms-web_console-login-785.png](https://pandorafms.com/guides/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/scaled-1680-/pfms-web-console-login-785.png)](https://pandorafms.com/guides/public/uploads/images/gallery/2026-01/pfms-web-console-login-785.png)

<p class="callout info">Are the results explained in the chapter not being achieved? Access the [help](https://pandorafms.com/guides/public/books/first-steps-with-pandora-fms/page/21-where-to-look-if-problems-arise) or [support](https://pandorafms.com/guides/public/books/first-steps-with-pandora-fms/page/22-support) section</p>