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Installation
You can install Kong on most Linux distributions and macOS. We even provide the source so you can compile it yourself.
Install Kong →
5-minute Quickstart
Learn how to start Kong, add your API, enable plugins, and add consumers in under thirty seconds.
Start using Kong →
Configuration
Want to further optimize your Kong cluster, database, or configure NGINX? Dive into the configuration.
Start configuring Kong →API reference
Ready to learn the underlying interface? Browse the API reference to learn how to start making requests.
Explore the interface →CLI reference
Want a better understanding of the CLI tool and its options? Browse the detailed command reference.
Use the CLI →