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P4 Server Administration Documentation | 2026.1

# Install P4 Server

To help you install a new P4 Server, see the following links to planning resources and OS-specific installation steps.

## Before you begin

- To check which platforms are supported for P4D, P4, P4P, and P4 Broker, see the Release Notes for your P4 Server version number.

  For example, `https://help.perforce.com/helix-core/release-notes/2026.1/relnotes.txt` is for the 2026.1 release.

- Many examples in this guide use the UNIX version of the Perforce service. In general:

  - The steps also apply to Windows unless noted.

  - UNIX examples also apply to macOS.

- If you need a server setup that lets users work offline or disconnected, see the DVCS installation of P4 Server.

- To install a newer version of a server you already have running, see Upgrade the server.

## Additional resources

If you’re in the planning phase or setting up client tools, see the following:

- Plan your deployment

- Download and install P4V and other client applications

In this section:

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