DAST

Setup guide: Standard instance

• Last updated: May 22, 2025

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This section explains how to deploy Burp Suite DAST using the standard, installer-based method, and how to configure the application for production use.

To deploy Burp Suite DAST:

1. Architecture overview
2. Single vs. multi-machine architecture
3. Configuring network and firewall settings
4. System requirements
5. External database system requirements
6. Setting up an external database
7. Prerequisites for a standard installation
8. Installing Burp Suite DAST
9. Configuring Burp Suite DAST
10. Activating your license
11. Configuring your web server
12. Deploying additional scanning machines

Unattended installation

You can also install Burp Suite DAST via the command line. To learn more, see Unattended installation.