# Docker compose installation

## Preliminary steps

Please make sure to read the [Getting Started](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/getting-started) section before installing Akamas.

Before installing Akamas, please follow these steps:

1. [Review hardware, software, and network prerequisites](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/installing/docker/prerequisites)
2. [Install all Akamas dependencies](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/installing/docker/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/3.6/installing/docker/install-the-akamas-server)
2. [Install the Akamas CLI](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/installing/install-the-akamas-cli)
3. [Verify the Akamas Server](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/installing/verify-the-akamas-server)
4. [Install an Akamas license](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/installing/install-the-akamas-license)

Please also read the section on how to [troubleshoot the installation](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/installing/docker/troubleshoot-install-issues) and how to [manage the Akamas Server](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/managing-akamas). Finally, read the relevant sections of [Integrating Akamas](https://docs.akamas.io/akamas-docs/3.6/integrating) to integrate Akamas into your specific ecosystem.