---
title: "Installation"
space: "Frappoint"
url: "https://docs.navari.co.ke/frappoint/installation"
updated: "2026-08-04"
---

This section explains how to install and set up **Frappoint** within a Frappe/ERPNext environment.

## Prerequisites

Before installing Frappoint, ensure you have:

- A working Frappe environment (v15+ recommended)
- [ERPNext](https://github.com/frappe/erpnext) installed
- [Frappe HR](https://github.com/frappe/hrms) installed



## Production Setup

### Managed Hosting

You can download the app from [Frappe Cloud](https://frappecloud.com), a simple, user-friendly and sophisticated [open-source](https://github.com/frappe/press) platform to host Frappe applications with peace of mind.

It takes care of installation, setup, upgrades, monitoring, maintenance and support of your Frappe deployments. It is a fully featured developer platform with an ability to manage and control multiple Frappe deployments.

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## Development Setup

### Manual Installation

To setup the repository locally follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Setup bench by following the [Installation Steps](https://frappeframework.com/docs/user/en/installation) and start the server
   ```
   bench start
   ```

2. In a separate terminal window, run the following commands:
   ```
   # Create a new site
   bench new-site test_site.com
   ```

3. Get the Frappoint app and install it
   ```
   # Get the Frappoint app
   bench get-app https://github.com/navariltd/frappoint

   # Install the app
   bench --site test_site.com install-app frappoint
   ```

4. Open the URL `http://test_site:8000/app` in your browser, you should see the app running