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ColdFusion server profiles

Last update:
May 18, 2026
To develop and deploy ColdFusion applications, you can use one of the multiple server profiles available when you install ColdFusion. The ColdFusion installer allows you to install the ColdFusion Server in the following profiles (modes):
  1. Development profile
  2. Production profile
  3. Production profile (secure)
Depending on the type of profile selected during the installation, the server will be automatically configured with the appropriate settings. Choose the right profile in the installer:
Figure: ColdFusion Server Profiles
ColdFusion Server Profiles
Once you install the Server using a particular profile, you can't change the profile later.
The following table shows the difference between the three supported Server profiles:
FeatureDevelopment ProfileProduction ProfileProduction Profile (Secure)
Support for all types of debuggingYesNoNo
Support for remote inspectionYesNoNo
Support for strict enforcement of complex passwordsNoYesYes
Support for remote start/stopYesNoNo
Support for Weinre and other bundled servers (For instance, Node.js)YesNoNo
Support for enabling unused servletsYesNoNo
Support for Secure Profile .NoNoYes
Support for Directory listingYesNoNo
Depending upon the option selected, a few settings will be pre-configured in the Administrator. You have no choice to change these settings during installation. However, you can modify these settings from the Administrator (NOT RECOMMENDED) later.
Note:
For the Production Profile, only the basic security settings are pre-configured by the installer. If you need a highly secure producture server, use the Production Profile (Secure) or manually configure the security settings.

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