> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nexthink.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nexthink.com/configuring_nexthink/bringing-data-into-your-nexthink-instance/deploying-nexthink-in-non-vdi-environment/installing-collector/installing-collector-on-windows/installing-collector-on-a-single-device.md).

# Installing Collector on a single device

Install Collector on a single device to verify that your configuration is correct and the connection to your Nexthink instance is working before deploying it across all devices.

Select the method matching the installer file type you chose in [Obtaining Collector](/configuring_nexthink/bringing-data-into-your-nexthink-instance/deploying-nexthink-in-non-vdi-environment/installing-collector/installing-collector-on-windows/obtaining-collector.md).

## Nexthink Collector Installer method

Run the installer executable `NEXThink_Collector<Nexthink_Experience_FQDN>.exe` generated during [Configuring Collector for endpoint devices](/configuring_nexthink/bringing-data-into-your-nexthink-instance/deploying-nexthink-in-non-vdi-environment/installing-collector/installing-collector-on-windows/configuring-collector-for-endpoint-devices.md). Follow the on-screen guidance.

## Windows Installer method

The Windows Installer provides an interactive installation method and a silent CLI method.

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### Start the installer

Double-click `NEXThink_Collector.msi` to start the installation program. Read the welcome message and select **Next**.
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### Fill in the installation settings

| Field                            | Value                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| -------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Appliance Name or IP address** | The FQDN of your Nexthink instance.                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| **Appliance TCP Port**           | `443`                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| **Customer Key**                 | The content of the Customer Key file. To copy the key, open the file in Notepad, press <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>A</kbd> to select all, <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>C</kbd> to copy, and <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd> to paste into the field. |

Select **Next**.
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### Complete the installation

Select **Install** to begin the installation. Select **Finish** to close the installation wizard once complete.
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Install Collector in silent mode using `msiexec.exe`, which comes pre-installed on all Windows devices.

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You must provide custom parameters directly in the CLI. The system does not save them from one installation to another.
{% endhint %}

The following parameters are mandatory:

| Parameter  | Description                                |
| ---------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| `DRV_IP`   | The FQDN of your Nexthink instance.        |
| `CRD_PORT` | `443`                                      |
| `CRD_KEY`  | The customer key of the Nexthink instance. |

**Example — unattended installation:**

Run the following command in the CLI, replacing `<Your_Key>` with the actual value:

```powershell
msiexec.exe /qn /i Nexthink_Collector.msi DRV_IP=nxdocs.eu.nexthink.cloud CRD_PORT=443 CRD_KEY=<Your_Key> REBOOT=ReallySuppress
```

Wait for the installation to complete.

The MSI installs on any Windows device type, including laptops, desktops, and servers. For all available options, refer to [Collector MSI parameters reference table](/configuring_nexthink/bringing-data-into-your-nexthink-instance/deploying-nexthink-in-non-vdi-environment/installing-collector/windows-collector-references/collector-msi-parameters-reference-table.md) and the Microsoft documentation about [Windows Installer command-line options](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa367988.aspx).
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