The processes to upgrade from FontAgent Server 7 to FontAgent Server 9 is relatively simple, and nearly identical if you're using macOS or Windows.


  1. Begin by stopping the FontAgent Server 7 process. On macOS, you do this by using the FontAgent Server 7 application. On Windows, you can stop the FontAgent Server 7 process using the Windows Services application.
  2. Download the latest version of FontAgent Server 9 Admin application from this URL: https://cloud.fontagent.com/FAServer/serverUpdate
  3. Install and run the FontAgent Server Admin application.
    • Windows Users: when you run the FontAgent Server Admin application, you should run it with Administrator level privileges.
  4. Press the "Install Server Components" button. This will download and install the server into /Library/Application Support/FontAgent Server Admin/ folder.
  5. After it is complete, press the "Start Server" button.