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Installing Content Porter client software

Install the Content Porter client software using the ClickOnce deployment provided in the Content Manager Explorer interface of SDL Web 8.5.

Before you begin

You must have a compatible release of the Microsoft .NET Framework installed on this machine. If you do not, the installer shows an error and aborts the installation.

Procedure

  1. Using Internet Explorer, access the browser-based Content Manager Explorer interface of SDL Web 8.5.
  2. In the Ribbon Tools tab, select Content Porter.
    The client begins installing itself on the current machine. Follow the instructions that appear in order to install the client.