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Install, license, and operate VIN
VIN is a self-hosted operations control plane. Inventory, credentials, host metrics, and audit history stay on your infrastructure. The portal issues licenses, serves installers, and validates licenses online — including for on-prem deployments.
Start here
Getting started
Create a portal account, pick an edition, activate a license, and complete the first-hour checklist.
Installation
Windows and Linux packages, service control, networking prerequisites, updates, and troubleshooting.
Licensing
Online Ed25519-signed licenses, seats, environments, machine limits, and revocation.
Typical path
- Sign up on the portal and activate Community (or request Pro / Enterprise).
- Download the installer for your OS from the dashboard.
- Install as a Windows Service or systemd unit; open the console.
- Paste the license key; confirm online validation.
- Add a lab host, verify SSH metrics and a scan, then invite teammates.
Full walkthrough: Getting started · Installation