Getting started
To get started with DS Server, all you need is a trial token or a local installation of the DS Server trial version.
1. Choose your trial option
Select one of the following two options to evaluate DS Server.
Trial token - no download
Get everything up and running within minutes. Request your private trial token and test DS Server without any installation.
Trial version - download
Download the trial and test it locally on your machines. Set up your own DS Server on your development machine within minutes.
Already have a trial token or a local installation?
2. Your first application
We created very simple tutorials for the most typical languages to get started. Choose your favorite platform below to get started.
3. Developer documentation
Take a deep dive into the functionality of DS Server and browse the developer documentation.
4. Blog articles
The blog is the central information channel for DS Server. We post news updates, sample applications, technical articles, tutorials several times per month.
New and trending
Published on October 9, 2025 by Bjoern Meyer.
In this article, we will explore how to extend the functionality of DS Server by integrating custom digital signature APIs. We will cover the necessary steps to create a plugin that allows DS Server to utilize custom signature…
Published on October 6, 2025 by Bjoern Meyer.
Join us at the .NET Developer Conference (DDC) 2025 in Cologne from November 24-27. Visit our booth to explore the latest in document generation and reporting with Text Control's DS Server and ASP.NET Core components. Get 10%…
Published on October 2, 2025 by Bjoern Meyer.
DS Server 4.1.0 introduces a plug-in architecture that transforms the platform into an extensible ecosystem. Text Control invites developers, ISVs, and domain experts to co-innovate, build the first plug-ins, and help shape…
Published on September 26, 2025 by Bjoern Meyer.
With the release of DS Server 4.1.0, you can now extend DS Server with your own custom plug-ins to add new functionality or modify existing behavior. This article provides an overview of how to create and deploy custom…
Published on July 29, 2025 by Bjoern Meyer.
This video tutorial demonstrates how to quickly set up a Docker container with your own on-premises DS Server backend. You'll learn how to spin up the container in just seconds and configure it to run a fully functional…
