# Environment Requirements

To run SSP Relay, please ensure your environment meets the following requirements

* **Node.js**: Version 20 or higher
* **MongoDB**: A running MongoDB instance for data storage and process

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To download NodeJS please follow this link: 

<https://nodejs.org/en/download>

To download MongoDB please follow this link: <https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community>
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Please make sure to download the packages and installer for your OS and use their corresponding installation guide. Installing these apps may vary based on your OS.

For NodeJS the installation guide is available on this link: <https://nodejs.org/en/download>

For MongoDB the installation guide is available on this link: <https://www.mongodb.com/docs/manual/installation/>
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Please make sure you have a running and working instance of MongoDB as it is needed on running the SSP Relay server. All connection details must be configured properly in the corresponding configuration file.
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