Documentation
Complete guide from installation to usage
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Video Tutorial
Watch the installation and setup process step by step.
Quick Installation
BruteFence installation takes only 5 minutes.
System Requirements
- •Windows Server 2016 or later (Windows 10/11 Pro also supported)
- •Minimum 100 MB free disk space
- •Administrator privileges
- •.NET 8.0 Runtime (installer will install it automatically)
Installation Steps
First Steps
After installation, BruteFence immediately starts protecting your server.
Application Overview
Recommended Thresholds
| Scenario | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Single-user server (personal use) | 2-3 |
| Small team (5-10 users) | 5 |
| Terminal Server / RDS (many users) | 10+ |
Licensing
How to activate your BruteFence license.
🎁 7-Day Free Trial
After installation, you can use the software with full functionality for 7 days. No credit card required.
License Activation Steps
- 1Register on the WHMCS customer portal
- 2Purchase the desired license
- 3Receive the license key via email
- 4Open BruteFence and enter the license key
⚠️ After Windows Reinstallation
If you reinstalled Windows, the license needs to be reactivated due to changed hardware fingerprint.
- 1. Reinstall BruteFence
- 2. Log in to the WHMCS customer portal
- 3. Find your license and click 'Reissue License'
- 4. Activate the license in the program with the original key
Advanced Settings
Special configuration options for experienced users and enterprise deployments.
Help
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Browse the most frequently asked questions and answers.
Contact Support
Write to us and we'll respond within 24-48 hours.
Log File Locations
For troubleshooting, attach log files to your support request.
C:\ProgramData\BruteFence\Logs\