> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://boomi.markusschmidt.pro/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://boomi.markusschmidt.pro/boomi-console/installation.md).

# Installation & Setup

If you are new to *Boomi Console* it is recommend to **create a new *****BoomiConsole***** directory** and use this for all further steps.

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[Download & Install](/boomi-console/installation/download-and-install.md)
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Since v5.7 Workspace Setup and Connect has been simplified. There is only one command the run from your just created and empty workspace directory:

* **%bc\_dir%\connect**

```batch
C:\BoomiConsole\MarkusS> %bc_dir%\connect
-----------------------------------------
The current directory is not a Workspace!
Do you want to 
initialize the current directory as a Boomi Console Workspace? [Y,N]?
Y
15 File(s) copied
---------------------------------------
--- Boomi Console WORKSPACE CONNECT ---
.
Enter your Boomi username (e-mail address): Markus.....
Enter your Boomi AccountID               : boomi_.....
Enter your Boomi Console API-Token        : f162.....
*** BoomiCommands v5.7.0.0 Isx64=True Build=RELEASE Start ***
*** App Stop (total time 00:00.109) ***

Execution complete.
```

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[Setup a Workspace](/boomi-console/installation/setup-a-workspace-and-connect.md)
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[Connect Workspace](/boomi-console/installation/setup-a-workspace-and-connect/connect-your-project-1.md)
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[Test Workspace](/boomi-console/installation/setup-a-workspace-and-connect/test-your-project.md)
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