Use one always-on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, RHEL, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, or CentOS machine as the FECForge server. The first-install script adds Docker when needed; the updater handles later releases and backups.
Run the two first-install commands
Open the Linux terminal. Paste one command, press Enter, wait for it to finish, then paste the next command.
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Download the first-install script
Copy this entire line, paste it into the terminal, and press Enter. A successful download returns to the prompt without an error.
curl -fsSLo /tmp/fecforge-install.sh https://license.fecforge.com/install -
Run the first-install script
Copy this entire line, paste it, and press Enter. Type the Linux account password if asked; the cursor may not move while you type. Then press Enter.
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Wait while setup finishes
The script identifies the Linux distribution, installs Docker from Docker’s official repository when needed, enables Docker at startup, downloads the verified FECForge release, starts it, and checks its health.
Open the printed address
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Find the successful result
Setup prints the verified version and “Open FECForge on other venue devices” followed by the complete address. Leave this terminal open until you copy that address.
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Open the server on another venue device
Connect the device to the same private venue network, open a browser, type the printed address exactly as shown, and press Enter or Go.
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Create the installation owner
The first visit starts owner setup. Give the owner a real name and private password, then complete the shared venue settings.
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Find the address again later
FECForge shows the address on its sign-in screen and in the application launcher footer. Select it to copy it.
Use the same safe path for updates
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Download a fresh updater
Paste this command and press Enter so fixes to the update process are included.
curl -fsSLo /tmp/fecforge-update.sh https://license.fecforge.com/updater -
Run the updater
Paste this command and press Enter. If Docker access is denied before the first Linux sign-out, use sudo bash /tmp/fecforge-update.sh once.
bash /tmp/fecforge-update.sh -
Keep the reported backup
The updater stops the current container, creates a consistent pre-update archive, and retains the prior stopped container while the new version is verified.
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Confirm the version in FECForge
Sign in and open License & modules before removing old stopped containers or backup generations.