Install the Endpoint Software

Applies To: WatchGuard Advanced EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard Advanced EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EDR This topic applies to the WatchGuard EDR endpoint security product., WatchGuard EDR Core This topic applies to the WatchGuard EDR Core endpoint security product., WatchGuard EPP This topic applies to the WatchGuard EPP endpoint security product.

Each Endpoint Security product includes endpoint software installed on the network computers and devices, and a management UI to manage security for the devices and entire network.

For information on how to get started with WatchGuard EDR Core, go to Quick Start — Set Up WatchGuard EDR Core.

The deployment strategy depends on the number of Windows computers to protect, the workstations and servers with a WatchGuard Agent already installed, and your network architecture. For more information, go to Endpoint Security Installation Plan.

You can use these installation methods:

• Local Installation
• Remote Installation
• Centralized Tools
• Gold Image

For accounts with more than one WatchGuard product license (for example, an Endpoint Security product license and a FireCloud license), the Configure > Agent Deployment page in WatchGuard Cloud is useful to centrally configure product deployment behavior for endpoint groups and endpoints. For more information, go to Configure WatchGuard Agent Deployment in WatchGuard Cloud.

Local Installation

Install locally from a downloaded MSI file, installer URL, or manually. For more information, go to:

• Download the WatchGuard Agent Installer for Endpoint Security Products
• Create a Download Link
• Install the Endpoint Software Locally
  • Install the Endpoint Security Software on Windows Computers and Servers
  • Install the Endpoint Security Software on Mac Computers
  • Install the Endpoint Security Software on Linux Computers
  • Install the WatchGuard Mobile Security App on Android Devices
  • Install the WatchGuard Mobile Security App on iOS Devices

Remote Installation (Windows Computers)

For Windows computers only. Install remotely with discovery and deployment. For more information, go to:

• Install the Endpoint Software Remotely (Windows Computers)

Centralized Tools (Windows Computers)

Install from the command line through Active Directory. For more information, go to:

• Deploy the Endpoint Software with Centralized Tools (Windows Computers)

Gold Image (Windows Computers)

You can automate the process to install Endpoint Security with a template or gold image. For more information, go to:

• Install the Endpoint Software on Virtual Environments with a Template or Gold Image (Windows Computers)

Related Topics

Installation Requirements (external link)

WatchGuard EDR Core Features

Configure WatchGuard Agent Deployment in WatchGuard Cloud

Download and Install the WatchGuard Agent from WatchGuard Cloud