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{{DISPLAYTITLE:enPortal 5.4 FAQ - Getting Started}}
[[Category:enPortal 5.4]]

This page answers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about getting started with enPortal.

For FAQs about getting started with AppBoard, see the [[appboard/2.4/faq/getting_started|AppBoard Getting Started FAQ]]

== Getting Started ==

=== How do I check for a new version of enPortal and download the latest version of enPortal? ===

enPortal customers can download the latest version of enPortal at any time from the Edge Customer Download site:

# Please visit our download site by going to http://www.edge-technologies.com/user/login
# Enter the credentials provided to your organization.
#* Username
#* Password
# Once you have successfully logged in, select the latest "enPortal GA Release" link and download the software bundle. Note: the "AppBoard GA Release" is a bundle that includes both AppBoard and enPortal.

If you forgot your login credentials, contact [[support/technical_support|Technical Support]].


=== How do I install enPortal? ===

# Download the enPortal software and license provided by your product vendor or distributor.
# Confirm that your server meets the [[System_Requirements|System Requirements]]
# Install the free Java Development Kit (JDK) - available at http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
# Follow the installation instructions:
#* [[enportal/5.4/admin/windows_installation|Windows]]
#* [[enportal/5.4/admin/unix_installation|Unix/Linux]]


=== How do I configure Users and Roles? ===

To configure Users and Roles, log in to the Administration UI and follow the instructions for provisioning.  Click the link below for detailed instructions:

* [[enportal/5.4/admin/user_administration/enPortal_provisioning_quick_start|enPortal Provisioning]]


=== How do I apply my own custom skins, themes, branding, and logos? ===

An enPortal Look And Feel (LAF) is a collection of settings that manage the overall visual presentation of the application to the end-user in the web browser. Elements included in a LAF include colors, button styles, shadows, borders, backgrounds, logo, and so on.

enPortal ships with a number of LAF options which can be used, refer to the [[enportal/5.4/admin/system_administration/System_Settings|System Settings]] page for more information.

To modify a LAF refer to the [[enportal/5.4/tutorials/laf_example|LAF Tutorial]].