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# System Requirements

In this section, you will learn how to install the Moonbot terminal and connect it to a cryptocurrency exchange to begin trading. We’ll walk through the key steps — from checking system requirements and installing the terminal to connecting it to an exchange using API keys. All instructions are written in a simplified format so you can easily prepare Moonbot for use, even if you have no prior experience with similar configurations.

The Moonbot terminal is designed to run on computers using the **Windows operating system** and is a **portable application**. This means that Moonbot is not installed into the system but is launched directly from its working folder.

To run and use Moonbot, the following is required:

- **Operating System**\
  Moonbot supports: **Windows 7 (64-bit)** and newer, **Windows Server 2012 (64-bit)** and newer. 32-bit versions of Windows are **not supported**. If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Server 2012, make sure all the latest system updates are installed.
- **Hardware Requirements**\
  Moonbot is not resource-intensive. Any computer suitable for everyday use — such as running a web browser, office programs, or standard applications — is sufficient.
- **Running on a Remote Server (VDS)**\
  If you plan to run Moonbot on a remote server, the recommended configuration is **2 vCores (CPU), 2 GB RAM.** This ensures stable operation of the terminal and reliable API interaction with the exchange.
- **Internet Connection**\
  Moonbot requires a **stable internet connection**, as it connects directly to exchanges via API and exchanges data in real time.

Since Moonbot is a **portable application**, it must be **unzipped into a dedicated folder** before first launch. Do **not** place the terminal in system or temporary directories such as **Windows**, **Program Files**, **Users**, **Temp, Downloads, Desktop**. A recommended example is: C:\\Moonbot. Also, **avoid using Cyrillic characters or spaces** in the folder path. Improper folder placement may lead to system-level restrictions or improper functioning of Moonbot.

## Navigation

Path: [Main](https://moonbot.eu/en?format=md) / [Getting started](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin?format=md) / [Installation and Exchange Connection](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection?format=md) / System Requirements

Parent section: [Installation and Exchange Connection](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection?format=md)

Next: [Installing Moonbot on Windows](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection/installing-moonbot-on-windows?format=md)

## Related

- [Installing Moonbot on Windows](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection/installing-moonbot-on-windows?format=md)
- [Connecting the Terminal to an Exchange](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection/connecting-the-terminal-to-an-exchange?format=md)
- [Common Errors When Connecting to the Exchange](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection/common-errors-when-connecting-to-the-exchange?format=md)
- [Summary: Installing and Connecting to the Exchange](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection/summary-installing-and-connecting-to-the-exchange?format=md)
- [Training Videos: Installing and Connecting to the Exchange](https://moonbot.eu/en/begin/installation-and-exchange-connection/videos-installing-and-connecting-to-the-exchange?format=md)