Yes. DNN Platform is a free, open-source CMS under the MIT License.

What is the tech stack for DNN?

DNN runs on ASP.NET (.NET Framework 4.8+) with Microsoft SQL Server (2017+ or Azure SQL).

DNN Platform is community-led and a member project of the .NET Foundation.

What’s the difference between DNN and Evoq?

DNN Platform is the open-source core that's been wildly popular and adopted for over 20 years. Evoq is a commercial offering maintained by DNN Software (IgniteTech) that builds on DNN.

How To Download and Install DNN

So, you want to install DNN? Awesome! Let's get started...

Install DNN Your Way

Install on your laptop / desktop

You can have your very own DNN running on your laptop in minutes. Well, the first time it takes a bit longer because you need to set up some things...But this can be done without technical knowledge. So, whether you are a developer that wants to create environments in minutes or a tech-savvy marketeer, your place to go: https://www.nvquicksite.com/

Open NVQuickSite

Install on a server

This is a quick start resource on how to download and install DNN. It's super-easy!

1 Download DNN

2 Setting Up DNN

3 Set Up the DNN Folder

4 Set Up IIS

5 Set Up SQL

6 Run Installation Wizard

Still Need Help?

If you still need help, ask about any specific steps or errors in the Installation forum.

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