MOTAR QuickStart
This page will guide you through the process to install MOTAR Locally for testing and demonstration purposes.
Get MOTAR QuickStart
Download the latest MOTAR Local Installer for your system:
Windows
EXE Direct Download
ZIP Download
Mac
Linux
AMD
ARM
Launch MOTAR QuickStart
The MOTAR QuickStart runs the same regardless of your system, with some minor differences for Windows.
Running MOTAR QuickStart requires Admin privleges on the computer used to run MOTAR and update networking files.
If you did not run the installer as administrator, you will be prompted to continue without Admin privleges, this may cause some networking issues with the install. Select NO and then restart MOTAR QuickStart as an administrator.
Windows
Unpack the zip file, if applicable
Right Click the MOTAR_QuickStart.exe file and select "Run as Administrator"
You may be prompted to allow the Installer to run. Select YES
Using the Installer
Install MOTAR
Select Install MOTAR
**WINDOWS**
MOTAR on Windows uses Windows Subsytem for Linux (WSL). If WSL is not found, you will be prompted to install WSL. Follow the instructions in MOTAR QuickStart
During installation several Command/Terminal windows may open, do not close these windows. They will close automatically.
When the Installer is finished (indicated by the ✅), you can open your MOTAR page by clicking "Open MOTAR"
Your default browser will open and the MOTAR configuration page will be shown.
Enter your details and upload your Discovery license.
The user/password you create here will be your admin for your MOTAR test sight, so remember it!
Congratulations!
Your MOTAR Instance is now ready to add test content!
If you are following the tutorial, you may continue where you left off:
Commercial: 4 - Configure with MOTAR License
Government: 4 - Configure with MOTAR License
Update MOTAR
Click "Update MOTAR"
Remove MOTAR
So you have tested MOTAR and are ready to clean your local computer up. Follow this guide to remove MOTAR from your system.
Did you use your own content to populate MOTAR and are moving to a fully deployed production version? Before you remove MOTAR, follow this guide to backup your data and import into the new instance!
To remove MOTAR from your local system, simply launch the installer and click "Remove MOTAR"
Confirm "Yes" to the popup
All files will be removed and the system will be restored to the original state.
Start/Stop Containers
These buttons will start and stop the MOTAR service containers.
Open MOTAR
The "Open MOTAR" button launches your default browser to the MOTAR webpage.
Troubleshooting
A small guide of solutions to common errors you may encounter during installation.
Admin Privileges Required Warning
MOTAR Installer requires Admin privleges to run, select NO if prompted
Windows
Close the installer and restart as Admin (right click on the installer file and select "Run as Administrator").
Mac/Linux
Close the installer and restart using "sudo"
WSL Not Installed (Windows)
MOTAR requires Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to be installed on the computer. You can learn about WSL from the official Microsoft site: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wsl/about
During the initial run, the installer will check your system for WSL, if not found, you will see the following message:
To install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux):
Open a new PowerShell window as ADMIN
Type:
Ubuntu WSL will install on your machine.
You will be prompted by the installer to create a username/password. The WSL installer will default to your Windows username. Make note of your username and password, you'll need this to remove MOTAR later!
When entering a password, you will not see any indication that you are typing. This is normal behavior, be sure to make note of your password, as you may need it later.
If you are on Windows 10 you may be prompted for a reboot. If this happens, simply rerun the MOTAR Installer after reboot.
Once WSL is installed on your machine, rerun the MOTAR Installer.
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