# Quick Start

Get LinuxGuard running on your Linux system in 5 minutes.

## Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

* Linux system with kernel 4.18 or later (required for eBPF)
* Root or sudo access
* API Key and Tenant ID from the LinuxGuard console
* Network access to `api.linuxguard.io` and `packages.linuxguard.io`

For full system requirements, see the [Prerequisites](/how-to-guides/how-to/prerequisites.md) guide.

## Step 1: Install

Run the unified installer to download and install the LinuxGuard agent:

```bash
curl -fsSL https://packages.linuxguard.io/install-linuxguard.sh | sudo bash
```

The installer automatically detects your Linux distribution and configures the appropriate package repository.

For installation options and troubleshooting, see the [Installation Guide](/how-to-guides/how-to/installation.md).

## Step 2: Enroll

Connect the agent to your LinuxGuard tenant:

```bash
sudo linuxguard-agent enroll --api-key=<API_KEY> --tenant-id=<TENANT_ID>
```

Replace:

* `<API_KEY>` with your API key from the LinuxGuard console
* `<TENANT_ID>` with your tenant ID

You can find both credentials in the **Settings** page of the LinuxGuard console.

**Expected output:**

```
>> Sending initial snapshot...
>> Initial snapshot sent successfully
>> Successfully enrolled to LinuxGuard Endpoint: https://api.linuxguard.io/v1/
```

For enrollment options like environments and tags, see the [Configuration Guide](/how-to-guides/how-to/configuration.md).

## Step 3: Verify

Confirm the agent is running:

```bash
sudo linuxguard-agent status
```

**Expected output:**

```
linuxguard-agent is running with PID: 12345
```

Your server should now appear in the LinuxGuard console within a few moments.

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**Next Step**: [Console Overview →](/explanation/explanation/index.md)

**Related**: [Installation Guide](/how-to-guides/how-to/installation.md) | [Configuration](/how-to-guides/how-to/configuration.md) | [What Changed](/explanation/explanation/index/whats-changed.md) | [Agent Commands](/reference/reference/agent-commands.md)


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