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{: #getting-started}

It is recommended that you install the {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI and all recommended dependencies by using the method that is described here. {: tip}

{{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI provides the command line interface to manage applications, containers, infrastructures, services, and other resources in {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}}.

To get started with just the {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI:

1. Select the installer of your OS to download

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   Windows 64 bit: installer{: new_window} / sha1sums{: new_window}
   Linux X86 64 bit: installer{: new_window} / sha1sums{: new_window}
   Linux LE 64-bit (ppc64le): installer{: new_window} / sha1sums{: new_window}
   

   **32-bit releases and previous versions can be found here

2. Run the installer

   • For macOS and windows, run the installer.
   • For Linux, extract the package and run install_bluemix_cli script

3. Target an API endpoint and login to {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}}

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Now you are ready to manage {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} resouces. Type ibmcloud help to see the command descriptions.

If you are using a federated ID, follow the instructions here to log in with a one-time passcode or an API key. {: tip}

• More options to download and install {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI
• Extend {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI capabilities with plug-ins
• All versions of {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI and release notes
• Document of {{site.data.keyword.Bluemix_notm}} CLI commands usage

{: #issues}

Use the following options to report issues or submit new feature requests:

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• Leave messages in Slack channel{: new_window}