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title: "Install k6 | Grafana Labs"
description: "Install k6 on your machine using your preferred package manager or download method."
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> For a curated documentation index, see [llms.txt](/llms.txt). For the complete documentation index, see [llms-full.txt](/llms-full.txt).

# Install k6

Install k6 with the method that matches your operating system. Native packages work well for most learners; Docker and standalone binaries are available if you prefer them.

To install k6, complete the following steps:

1. Choose your installation method:
   
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   | Operating system          | Installation method                   |
   |---------------------------|---------------------------------------|
   | **Linux (Debian/Ubuntu)** | APT package manager                   |
   | **Linux (Fedora/CentOS)** | DNF/YUM package manager               |
   | **macOS**                 | Homebrew                              |
   | **Windows**               | Chocolatey, Winget, or MSI installer  |
   | **Any platform**          | Docker container or standalone binary |
2. Install k6 using your chosen method:
   
   **For Linux (Debian/Ubuntu):**
   
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   ```bash
   sudo gpg -k
   sudo gpg --no-default-keyring --keyring /usr/share/keyrings/k6-archive-keyring.gpg --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv-keys C5AD17C747E3415A3642D57D77C6C491D6AC1D69
   echo "deb [signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/k6-archive-keyring.gpg] https://dl.k6.io/deb stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/k6.list
   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install k6
   ```
   
   **For Linux (Fedora/CentOS):**
   
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   ```bash
   sudo dnf install https://dl.k6.io/rpm/repo.rpm
   sudo dnf install k6
   ```
   
   **For macOS:**
   
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   ```bash
   brew install k6
   ```
   
   **For Windows (Chocolatey):**
   
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   ```powershell
   choco install k6
   ```
   
   **For Windows (Winget):**
   
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   ```powershell
   winget install k6 --source winget
   ```
   
   **For Docker:**
   
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   ```bash
   docker pull grafana/k6
   ```
   
   **For Binary:** Download the latest binary from the [GitHub Releases page](https://github.com/grafana/k6/releases). For detailed steps, see [Install k6 - Binary](/docs/k6/latest/set-up/install-k6/#binary).
3. Verify the installation by checking the k6 version:
   
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   ```bash
   k6 version
   ```
   
   If k6 is installed correctly, you should see version information displayed in your terminal.
   
   If you encounter installation issues, refer to the [k6 installation troubleshooting guide](/docs/k6/latest/set-up/install-k6/troubleshooting/).

In the next milestone, you’ll write your first k6 test script to perform HTTP requests and measure performance.