Installing the software

Before starting the Directory Synchronization Client installation, ensure all other applications on the machine are closed.

Steps

  1. Double-click the installation executable.
  2. Click Next in the welcome screen.
  3. In the license agreement window, select I accept the agreement and click Next to continue.
  4. To change the installation location, browse to the folder where you want to install the client. The installation path changes to the folder you select, with “DirSyncClient” appended.
    • The default installation location is either “C:\Program Files\DirSyncClient” or “C:\Program Files(X86)\DirSyncClient”.
    • If you don’t want to install in the “DirSyncClient” sub-folder, change the directory path before clicking Next.
  5. Select where you want the Directory Synchronization Client shortcuts to appear on your Windows Start menu. If you want the tool to be available to all users, ensure that the box is checked. Click Next to continue.
  6. If you want an icon to appear on the desktop in addition to the one accessible from the Start menu, check the Create a desktop icon box.
  7. Click Next to start the installation.
  8. Click Next to continue.
    A message announcing the successful completion of the installation is displayed.
  9. Click Finish to exit the installer.

Next steps

After the installation

Ensure your firewalls allow the necessary ports for the Directory Synchronization Client to contact:

  • Your domain controllers on either port 389 or port 3268.
  • The cloud service on port 443.
  • Your mail server on port 25 (if you enable mail notifications).