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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

In this milestone, you install k6 on your machine. k6 has packages for Linux, macOS, and Windows, and you can also use a Docker container or download a standalone binary.

The installation method you choose depends on your operating system and preferences. k6 supports native installation via package managers for the best performance, or Docker for containerized environments.

To install k6, complete the following steps:

1. Choose your installation method based on your operating system:
   
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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.