: Read the terms and click Agree to proceed.

: The default port is typically 80 or 8081 . If these are already in use by other services, assign a new port (e.g., 95 or 8088) and ensure the Add Firewall Exception box is checked. Database Configuration :

: At least 100GB of available space on an NTFS partition for better security and speed.

Visit the official ZKTeco website and navigate to the or Download section. Locate the BioTime 8.5 Installation Package .

: Select your preferred language for the installation wizard.

: Click Install . Once finished, launch the BioTime Server Controller from your taskbar or Start menu and click Start under the Service tab. License Activation

After installation, you must activate the software to use its full features beyond the trial period. INSTALLATION GUIDE BioTime 8.5 - zkteco.me

Select if you wish to connect to an existing MS SQL or MySQL server, then provide the SQL IP and credentials.

: Windows 8/8.1/10/11 or Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 (64-bit only recommended for newer versions). CPU : For up to 100 devices: Intel i3 Quad Core. For up to 500 devices: Intel i7 or equivalent.

: Unzip the downloaded BioTime package using any file extractor.