To install the IIS URL Rewrite module on Windows, follow these steps:

Step 1: Open Server Manager

  1. Launch Server Manager from the Start menu.

Step 2: Add Roles and Features

  1. Click on “Manage” in the top right corner.
  2. Select “Add Roles and Features.”

Step 3: Navigate Through the Wizard

  1. Click “Next” on the initial page.
  2. Choose “Role-based or feature-based installation” and click “Next.”
  3. Select the target server from the server pool and click “Next.”

Step 4: Install Web Server (IIS)

  1. In the “Roles” section, expand “Web Server (IIS).”
  2. Check the box next to “Web Server” if it isn’t already selected.
  3. Click “Next.”

Step 5: Add Features

  1. In the “Features” section, scroll down and check “URL Rewrite.”
  2. Click “Next.”

Step 6: Confirm Installation

  1. Review your selections and click “Install.”
  2. Wait for the installation to complete, and then click “Close.”

Step 7: Verify Installation

  1. Open IIS Manager from the Start menu.
  2. Select your website in the left pane.
  3. Look for “URL Rewrite” in the features view.

Step 8: Download and Install (if not available)

If you don’t see the URL Rewrite option, you can download it directly:

  1. Go to the Microsoft URL Rewrite Module page.
  2. Download the installer.
  3. Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Additional Notes

  • Ensure that your server has the latest updates for IIS.
  • Restart IIS Manager after installation to see the changes.

By following these steps, you should successfully install the IIS URL Rewrite module

Howto: Install IIS Rewrite Module

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