Installing Cargo

Use the Aspera installation program to set up the Cargo daemon on your computer.

  1. Go to the Aspera website, select the appropriate operating system and version, and click Direct download.
  2. Double-click the downloaded .dmg, and then the resulting .pkg file, to start the installer program.
  3. Click Continue to proceed through the installer screens, then click Agree to accept the license agreement.
  4. Click Install and enter the Administrator credentials.
  5. Edit the Cargo configuration file, then import it.
    For instructions, see Configuring Cargo for Aspera on Cloud or Configuring Cargo for Faspex.
    Note: If your environment includes both Aspera on Cloud and Faspex, create a single configuration file that lists the information for both kinds of server.
  6. Start the Cargo daemon.
    For instructions, see Starting and Stopping Cargo.