# Installing an AWS Outposts server
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When you order an Outposts server, you are responsible for installing the server. You can install the server yourself or contract a third party. The party installing the server must have specific permissions to verify the identity of the new device.

**Prerequisites**  
You must have an Outposts server at your site. For more information, see [Site requirements](outposts-requirements.md) in this guide, and [Create an Outpost and order capacity](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/outposts/latest/server-userguide/order-outpost-capacity.html) in the *AWS Outposts User Guide for Outposts servers*.

**Tasks**

1. [Grant permissions](install-grant.md) to install the Outposts server

1. [Inspect](install-inspect.md) the Outposts server equipment

1. (Optional) [Mount the Outposts server](install-mount.md) in a rack

1. [Connect the power source](install-power.md) and verify power

1. [Connect the Outposts server](install-network.md) to your network

1. [Configure connection and authorize the server](install-authorize.md)

**Tip**  
We recommend that you view the [Installing AWS Outposts Servers](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/8828/play/41533/installing-aws-outposts-servers) training video before and during the installation process. To access the training, you must sign in or create an account on [AWS Skill Builder](https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn). For troubleshooting, see [How do I troubleshoot an AWS Outposts server installation?](https://repost.aws/knowledge-center/outposts-server-failing)