Overview

This article describes how to install the standalone version of Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux and Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX version 9.x.

Note: After December 2019, management and updating of Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX via the Sophos Enterprise Console will not be supported. The standalone version of Sophos Anti-Virus for UNIX will continue to be available and supported.

• What to do
• Download (Standalone Installation)
• Feedback and contact

Applies to the following Sophos products and versions
Sophos Anti-Virus for Linux
Sophos Anti-Virus for Unix

What to do

Before you start, ensure that your servers satisfy the system requirements for the product.

Linux System requirements

UNIX System Requirements

Download (Standalone Installation)

1. Log in to http://www.sophos.com/en-us/support/downloads.aspx with your MySophos username and password. If you do not have a MySophos account please see How to use your MySophos account to download Sophos software.
2. Within the Standalone Installers section, select either:
   1. Endpoint and Server for Linux
   2. Anti-Virus for UNIX (unmanaged)
3. Download the relevant tarball for your platform and copy it to a temporary directory.  For example: /tmp
4. Change to the temporary directory and untar the tarball.  For example: cd /tmp
tar -xzvf tarball
5. Run the install script:
   ./sophos-av/install.sh
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.  
7. When prompted for the type of auto-update you require, select Sophos. Enter the username and password that are included with your licensing documentation. (Note: these are not your MySophos credentials and can be found with your licensing information when you ordered/renewed with Sophos).

For further assistance on installing and configuring Sophos Anti-Virus, please see the Startup Guide and Configuration Guide.

Feedback and contact

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