Enable IIS Management Console in Windows 11
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Published: 2024-05-24 09:10:54

<strong>Enable IIS Management Console in Windows 11</strong>: The IIS (Internet Information Services) Management Console in Windows 11 is a <strong>graphical user interface (GUI)</strong> tool used to manage and configure IIS, which is a flexible, secure, and manageable Web server for hosting anything on the Web. It enables administrators to configure the <strong>Web Server, Websites, Web Applications, Security Protocols, SSL Certificates</strong>, and <strong>Virtual Directories</strong>. The console also supports the management of various IIS modules and extensions, such as <strong>URL Rewrite</strong> and <strong>Application Request Routing</strong>, enhancing the server's functionality and flexibility. This article will take you through the steps of how<strong> to Enable IIS Management Console in Windows 11</strong>. <strong>Check out: <a href="https://winsides.com/enable-internet-information-services-iis-in-windows-11/">How to Enable IIS in Windows 11?</a></strong>
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 	<li>Open the <strong>Run command box</strong> using the shortcut <kbd>Win Key + R</kbd>.</li>
 	<li>Enter <code>optionalfeatures</code> in the run command box.

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 	<li><strong>Windows Features</strong> dialog box will open now.</li>
 	<li>Locate <strong>Internet Information Services</strong> and expand it.<img class="wp-image-632 size-full aligncenter" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Expand-Internet-Information-Services.jpg" alt="Expand Internet Information Services" width="754" height="522" /></li>
 	<li>Now, you can find the <strong>Web Management Tools</strong>. Click on the plus sign next to it to expand Web Management Tools.

<img class="wp-image-633 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Expand-Web-Management-Tools.jpg" alt="Expand Web Management Tools" width="746" height="513" /> Expand Web Management Tools

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 	<li>Click on the checkbox next to the <strong>IIS Management Console</strong> and then click <strong>OK</strong>.

<img class="wp-image-634 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Enable-IIS-Management-Console-in-Windows-11.jpg" alt="Enable IIS Management Console in Windows 11" width="738" height="512" /> Enable IIS Management Console in Windows 11</li>
 	<li>That is it, Windows 11 will now search for the required files.

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 	<li>Then, it will apply the necessary changes.

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 	<li>Click <strong>Restart</strong> if you are prompted to restart or click <strong>Close</strong> accordingly. However, it is suggested to restart right away so that the changes made will reflect.

<img class="wp-image-38 size-full" src="https://winsides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Close.jpg" alt="Close" width="849" height="684" /> Close</li>
 	<li><strong>Internet Information Services IIS Management Console</strong> is now enabled on your Windows 11 PC.</li>
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<h2>How to Access IIS Management Console in Windows 11:</h2>
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 	<li>Open the Run Command box using the shortcut <kbd>Win Key + R.</kbd></li>
 	<li>Execute the following command in the Run Command Box. <strong><code>inetmgr</code></strong>.</li>
 	<li>Once opened, the <strong>IIS Management Console</strong> will display the connections pane, listing your local server and any sites configured on it. From here, you can manage your web server settings, configure websites, and access various administrative tools.</li>
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<h2>Take away:</h2>
Whether setting up a simple website or managing complex web applications, the <strong>IIS Management Console in Windows 11</strong> provides the tools needed to ensure your web server runs smoothly and securely. Additionally, it offers <strong>robust logging and monitoring capabilities</strong>, allowing administrators to track<strong> website performance</strong> and <strong>analyze traffic patterns</strong>.

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