Install using Visual Studio

A guide to install Umbraco CMS using Visual Studio.

Prerequisites

• Check the Requirements article to ensure you have everything you need to start your Umbraco project.

Install the template

1. Install the latest .NET SDK.

2. Run dotnet new install Umbraco.Templates to install the project templates.

Create the Visual Studio project

1. Go to File > New > Project/Solution.

2. Search for Umbraco in the Search for templates field.

The Create a new project dialog in Visual Studio.

1. Select Umbraco Project (Umbraco HQ).

2. Click Next.

3. Enter a Project name.

The Configure your new project dialog in Visual Studio.

Refrain from changing the Solution name, as this will cause a namespace conflict with the CMS itself.

1. Select .Net 10.0 Long-Term Support (LTS) from the Framework dropdown. The rest of the fields are optional.

2. Click Create.

The Umbraco Project is ready for you.

Overview of files in the project solution

Running the site

You can now run the site through Visual Studio using F5 or the Debug button.

Follow the installation wizard and after a few steps, you will get a message saying the installation was a success.

Next steps

You are now ready to start building your Umbraco project. Have a look below for different resources on the next steps.

• Getting Started with Umbraco

• Tutorial: Create a website from scratch

• Find different options for hosting your Umbraco website

• Learn about configuration in Umbraco CMS