> 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/server/devolutions-server-console.md).

# Devolutions Server Console

Because Devolutions Server is in fact a web application, the management interface is provided by the Devolutions Server Console, which you can download from our [download page](https://devolutions.net/server/home/download).

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Consult the list of [web server prerequisites](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/getting-started/installation/installing-web-server-prerequisites/) for the Devolutions Server Console.
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![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/DVLSCONSOLE4014_2025_1.png)

The Devolutions Server Console manages the IIS metabase. It must be started with elevated privileges when it needs to be used. Elevated privileges are granted when you use ***Run as administrator*** to launch the application. You can modify the shortcut to always start it in this manner.

### Settings

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Some features can only be managed from the web interface. Please see [Server settings](https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/configuration/server-settings/) for more information.
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#### Server

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_server_ServerOp0044.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="223">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Refresh</strong></td><td>Refresh the list of Devolutions Server instances in the Devolutions Server Console.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>New</strong></td><td><a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/getting-started/installation/create-server-instance/">Create a new Devolutions Server instance</a> or migrate an SQL workspace.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Edit</strong></td><td>Edit the selected Devolutions Server instance's properties.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Update</strong></td><td>Update the selected Devolutions Server instance.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Uninstall</strong></td><td>Uninstall the selected Devolutions Server instance.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>Set, change, or disable the Devolutions Server instance password.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Go offline</strong></td><td>Toggle the selected Devolutions Server instance to offline/online mode.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Stop server / Start server</strong></td><td>Stop/Start the Devolutions Server IIS Application Pool.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Logs</strong></td><td>View the workspace logs of the selected Devolutions Server instance.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Navigate to website</strong></td><td>Open the web interface in the default browser.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore</strong></td><td>Open the file explorer and points it to the Devolutions Server instance installation folder.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Open response file</strong></td><td>Open a response file to run commands on the Devolutions Server instance.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Companions

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_server_ServerOp0045.png)

**Scheduler service**

| Option         | Description                          |
| -------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| **Install**    | Install the scheduler service.       |
| **Uninstall**  | Uninstall the scheduler service.     |
| **Start/Stop** | Start or stop the scheduler service. |

**Recording server**

<table><thead><tr><th width="245">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Install</strong></td><td>Install the recording service.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Update</strong></td><td>Update the recording service.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Uninstall</strong></td><td>Uninstall the recording service.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Explore</strong></td><td>Browse the folder where the recording files are stored.</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Devolutions Gateway**

| Option        | Description                                                                                                           |
| ------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Install**   | [Install the Devolutions Gateway](https://docs.devolutions.net/gateway/getting-started/server/server-configuration/). |
| **Edit**      | Edit the Devolutions Gateway configuration.                                                                           |
| **Update**    | Update the Devolutions Gateway.                                                                                       |
| **Uninstall** | Uninstall the Devolutions Gateway.                                                                                    |

#### Tools

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_server_ServerOp0046.png)

**Keys Management**

| Option         | Description                     |
| -------------- | ------------------------------- |
| **Import**     | Import the encryption keys.     |
| **Export**     | Export the encryption keys.     |
| **Regenerate** | Regenerate the encryption keys. |

**Database**

| Option              | Description                                 |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Rebuild indexes** | Rebuild indexes of the SQL database tables. |

**Recovery Kit**

<table><thead><tr><th width="200">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Generate</strong></td><td>Generate a local or Azure Key Vault <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/devolutions-server-console/recovery-kit/">recovery kit</a>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Download</strong></td><td>Download a previously generated Azure Key Vault <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/devolutions-server-console/recovery-kit/">recovery kit</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Administration

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_server_ServerOp0047.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="259">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Users</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/users/">Users management</a> page on the Devolutions Server web interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>User groups</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/user-groups/">User groups management</a> page on the Devolutions Server web interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Vaults</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/security-management/vaults/">vaults management</a> page on the Devolutions Server web interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>System settings</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/configuration/system-settings/">System settings</a> page on the Devolutions Server web interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>System permissions</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/configuration/system-permissions/">System permissions</a> page on the Devolutions Server web interface.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Backup manager</strong></td><td>Opens the <a href="https://docs.devolutions.net/server/web-interface/administration/backup/backup-manager/">Backup manager</a> page on the Devolutions Server web interface.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Support

![](https://cdnweb.devolutions.net/docs/docs_en_server_ServerOp0048.png)

<table><thead><tr><th width="280">Option</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Application logs</strong></td><td>Open the Devolutions Server Console application logs dialog.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Open installation backup folder</strong></td><td>Open the Installation backup folder in the Windows file explorer.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Save diagnostic information</strong></td><td>Save the diagnostic report in a text file.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>IIS diagnostic</strong></td><td>Run the IIS diagnostic.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Check for update</strong></td><td>Check for available updates for the Devolutions Server Console.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Options</strong></td><td>Language setting, theme, and update type options.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### See also

* [Devolutions Academy – Navigating the console](https://academy.devolutions.net/student/path/2942210/activity/4493547)


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