Installing Cargo

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

  1. Go to the Aspera website, select the appropriate operating system and version, and click Direct download.
  2. Run the downloaded .msi and proceed through the installer screens:
    1. Accept the license agreement.
    2. On the Aspera Service Account screen, create and confirm a password for the service user.
    3. Click Install.
    4. When installation is complete, click Finish.
  3. 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.
  4. Start the Cargo service.
    For instructions, see Starting and Stopping Cargo.