# Installing Akamas

## Preliminary steps

Please make sure to read the [Getting Started](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/getting-started-with-akamas) section before installing Akamas.

Before installing Akamas, please follow these steps:

1. [Review hardware, software, and network prerequisites](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/prerequisites)
2. [Install all Akamas dependencies](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/install-akamas-dependencies)

## Installation steps

Please follow these steps to install the Akamas Server:

1. [Install the Akamas Server](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/install-the-akamas-server)
2. [Verify the Akamas Server](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/verify-the-akamas-server)
3. [Install an Akamas license](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/install-the-akamas-license)
4. [Install the Akamas CLI](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/install-the-akamas-cli/setup-the-akamas-cli)
5. [Install an Akamas Workstation](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/install-an-akamas-workstation) (optional)

Please also read the section on how to [troubleshoot the installation](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/troubleshoot-install-issues) and how to [manage the Akamas Server](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/installing-akamas/manage-the-akamas-server). Finally, read the relevant sections of [Integrating Akamas](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.1.2/integrating-akamas) to integrate Akamas in your specific ecosystem.


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