# Installation

PowerShell Protect is distributed as a PowerShell module. You can install it from the PowerShell Gallery. 

## Install

You can install PowerShell Protect by installing the module and then installing the PowerShell Protect provider using `Install-PowerShellProtect`. You will need to run this action as a local administrator. 

```powershell
Install-Module 'PowerShellProtect'
Install-PowerShellProtect
```

## Uninstall

You can uninstall the PowerShell Protect provider by using `Uninstall-PowerShellProtect`. You will need to run this action as a local administrator. 

```powershell
Uninstall-PowerShellProtect
```