> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/getting-started/installation/client/custom-installer-service.md).

# Custom installer service

Generate custom installation packages in Remote Desktop Manager to deploy workspaces quickly and consistently across your enterprise using preconfigured settings. The ***Custom installer service*** is only available for [Devolutions Server and Devolutions Cloud](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/workspaces/workspace-types/native-workspaces/devolutions-cloud/).

The ***Custom installer service*** replicates the configuration from a Remote Desktop Manager instance. This configuration is used to create an installer file (RDI), which is used to create the installation package intended for distribution. The configuration can contain workspace credentials, database templates, and more. It is a best practice to have a Remote Desktop Manager installation used specifically to create the installation package.

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The ***No Internet connection*** option in Remote Desktop Manager (***File*** – ***Settings*** – ***Advanced***) must be disabled for the custom installer to work.
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Create an installer file using Remote Desktop Manager before creating the installer. This process is explained in [Export custom installer configuration](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/installer-file-generator/).

The custom installer service can be found in ***Tools*** – ***All tools***.

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Consult the following topics to set up customized installers in Remote Desktop Manager:

* [Custom installer manager](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/custom-installer-manager/)
* [Export custom installer configuration](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/installer-file-generator/)
* [RDI file generation options](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/installation/client/custom-installer-service/option-selection/)

#### See also <a href="#see-also" id="see-also"></a>

* [Devolutions Academy - How to use the custom installer](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/page/2397676-how-to-use-the-custom-installer)


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