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title: "Installing the 12d Synergy File Replication Server"
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updated: 2026-06-23T07:14:18Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.12dsynergy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installing the 12d Synergy File Replication Server

If you have already installed the 12d Synergy File Replication server, you do not need to complete a full install. Please see [Upgrading the 12d Synergy File Replication Server](https://help.12dsynergy.com/docs/v5pgradingthe12dsynergyfrs).

### 1.1. Server Account and Password

A service account is the user account under which the 12d Synergy FRS runs. It should have administrative rights on the computer. A service account must have the **Log on as a Service** right, but this can be applied after installation and, in some cases, automatically.

### 1.2. Master Server

You will be prompted for the address and port number of the 12d Synergy Master Server – this should be accessible by the FRS once installed.

### 1.3. Data Directory

You will be prompted to select a location to store data during installation. This storage area could become quite large, depending on your usage and needs. It can be migrated at a later date if need be. Note that if you should not use a mapped network drive unless you can guarantee the drive letter will be available when the 12d Synergy Server service starts.

### 1.4. Required Components

You will need to know if you have a SQL Server database installed and the details to connect to it. If you do not have one installed, 12d Synergy can install one for you. If you do have a SQL Server you wish to use, you will need to know:

1. The server address and instance name
2. The name of the database

### 1.5. FRS Install File

Before you get started, you will need to create a new File Server entry on your Master Server via the Administrator. When you have done so, you will be provided with an installation file, which is required for this installation.

> [!NOTE]
> You can download the **12d Synergy File Replication Server - Installer** executable file ***(.exe***) for a specific version from the [12d Synergy Downloads](https://files.12dsynergy.com/downloads/download.aspx) page. Select the version of the 12d Synergy application from the **Looking for a different version?** section **> Select a version to download** list, and then click the **12d Synergy File Replication Server - Installer** link to download the **.*exe*** file.