How to Download and Install Odoo: Step-by-Step Guide

Whether you are exploring Odoo for the first time or setting up a deployment for your business, getting the source code or installation files is your first step.

Odoo is available in two main versions:

1. Odoo Community Edition: Free, open-source, and fully accessible to anyone.
2. Odoo Enterprise Edition: The paid edition with advanced features, proprietary apps, and official support.

Here is a complete overview of how and where to download Odoo, along with the different download methods available.

1. Accessing the Source Code & Repositories

Odoo Community Edition

The source code for Odoo Community is completely open-source and hosted publicly on GitHub. You can access the official repository here:

• Official GitHub Repository: github.com/odoo/odoo

Odoo Enterprise Edition

Unlike Community, Odoo Enterprise is a proprietary product. The Enterprise source code repository (odoo/enterprise) is private.

• How to access Enterprise: Access to the Enterprise repository and build downloads is granted automatically once you purchase an Odoo Enterprise license or subscription through Odoo or an official Odoo Partner like Mediod Consulting. Once purchased, you will receive login credentials to download the Enterprise packages directly from odoo.com/download or gain access to the private GitHub repository.

2. Choosing Your Download Method

Depending on your technical expertise and environment, you can obtain Odoo in two primary formats:

Method A: Direct ZIP / Installer Download

If you want a straightforward installation without dealing with version control tools, downloading a compressed ZIP archive or platform installer is the easiest route.

• For Official Installers (Windows / Debian / Ubuntu / RPM): Visit odoo.com/page/download, select your preferred Odoo version, enter your details, and download the standalone executable or package.
• For ZIP Files from GitHub:
  1. Go to the Odoo GitHub Repository.
  2. Select your desired version branch (e.g., 17.0, 18.0, or master).
  3. Click on the green Code button near the top right.
  4. Select Download ZIP.
  5. Extract the file to your desired local directory and follow the standard Odoo setup procedure.

Method B: Cloning via Git (Recommended for Developers & Production)

For developers, system administrators, or companies planning custom module development, cloning the repository via Git is the industry standard. It makes updating your instance and switching branches seamless.

To clone the official Odoo Community repository, open your terminal or command prompt and run:

Bash

# Clone a specific branch (e.g., branch 18.0) with a depth of 1 for a faster download
git clone https://github.com/odoo/odoo.git --depth 1 --branch 18.0

Tip: Adding --depth 1 downloads only the latest commit rather than the full historical commit log, significantly saving bandwidth and disk space.

Need Help Setting Up Odoo?

Downloading Odoo is just the beginning. Configuring database clusters, setting up custom modules, or upgrading to Enterprise requires technical precision.

Mediod Consulting provides end-to-end Odoo implementation, cloud hosting, and custom module development. Contact our expert consultants today to get your system configured the right way.