New Hermes computer
Get your install machine ready.
Pick the operating system for the computer that will run Hermes. Bring admin access, MFA, and any policy blockers to the onboarding call.
Setup guides
Choose the computer.
Open the guide for the machine you plan to keep powered on after the install. Each path focuses on the prep that prevents call-day delays.
macOS workstation
macOS
Follow these steps before the install call when Hermes will run on a Mac mini or another dedicated macOS machine.
Open macOS guide โWindows 11 + WSL2
Windows
Follow these steps before the install call when Hermes will run inside Ubuntu on WSL2.
Open Windows guide โLinux host
Linux
Follow these steps before the install call when Hermes will run on a dedicated Linux workstation, mini PC, or server.
Open Linux guide โBlocked?
Ask before the call.
Fresh installs use Hermes. Never paste passwords, keys, recovery codes, or tokens.