# Installation

Before using Mission Control you must [install the Gravity server and client](/gravity-server/installation/install-gravity.md) and ensure it's running. Mission Control will plug into your existing API endpoints and database.

Once running, run the following command in terminal:

```
npm run setup
```

After you have completed the setup process, open a new browser window and navigate to:

```
http://localhost:5002/setup
```

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Please ensure you use a strong password if you plan to deploy Mission Control to a live server.
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Then complete the setup wizard in the browser, similar to the main setup you completed earlier.

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Mission control runs port 5001 (server) and 5002 (client) to ensure there is no conflict with your main application.
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### Clean Up

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You **MUST** remove the setup files from your install after setup. Failing to do so, will let anyone access the setup process.
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You can use the cleanup script to automate this for you:

```
npm run cleanup
```

If you want to remove the files manually:

* /client/src/views/setup folder
* /controller/setupController
* /model/setup
* /api/index.js 
* remove the setup import from /server/api/index.js
* the setup route import in /client/src/app.js


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