# Using a Managed Service Account (MSA)

You can run the Octopus Server using a Managed Service Account (MSA):

1. Install the Octopus Server and make sure it is running correctly using one of the built-in Windows service accounts or a custom account.
1. Reconfigure the Octopus Server Windows service to use the MSA, either manually using the Service snap-in, or using `sc.exe config "OctopusDeploy" obj= Domain\Username$`.
1. Restart the Octopus Server Windows service.

Learn about [using Managed Service Accounts](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd548356(v=ws.10).aspx).

## Learn more

- [Octopus installation](/docs/installation)