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Installation scenarios

Last modified: 20 July 2022

There are several scenarios that can be used to install JetBrains Gateway.

  • You can use WebStorm since JetBrains Gateway is a plugin that is bundled by default.

  • You can use JetBrains Toolbox for the JetBrains Gateway installation that manages versions of WebStorm and your projects.

  • You can install JetBrains Gateway as a separate launcher.

Open JetBrains Gateway from your local WebStorm

The Remote Development functionality in WebStorm relies on the Remote Development Gateway plugin. This plugin comes bundled in WebStorm by default. If you observe any malfunction, make sure the plugin is enabled.

  1. In your local WebStorm, press Ctrl+Alt+S to open the IDE settings and select Plugins.

  2. Find the Remote Development Gateway on the Installed tab and make sure that the checkbox next to the plugin name is selected.

    Remote Development Gateway plugin: bundled and enabled

  3. From the WebStorm welcome screen, click Remote Development.

    Start remote development from the welcome screen

    Alternatively, if you are inside your project, select File | Remote Development from the main menu.

  4. Select the connection type and follow the suggested steps to connect to a remote server.

Install JetBrains Gateway via ToolBox

  1. Open the JetBrains Toolbox App.

    Installing Gateway via Toolbox

  2. In the list of products and versions locate and open JetBrains Gateway.

  3. Check the prerequisites and connect to a remote server.

Install JetBrains Gateway manually

  1. Download and run JetBrains Gateway from JetBrains site.

    Depending on your local OS, use one of the following installers:

    Download the JetBrains Gateway EAP.dmg.

    Download the JetBrains Gateway release.dmg.

  2. After the downloading, check the prerequisites and launch JetBrains Gateway.