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  Learn how to install OpenTofu.
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# Installing OpenTofu

You can install OpenTofu via a wide range of methods. Please select your operating system and installation method:

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            href: "deb/",
            label: "Debian Linux and derivatives (.deb)",
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                "Install OpenTofu on Debian, Ubuntu, or any other .deb-based Linux distribution using your package manager.",
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                "Use OpenTofu without installation on FreeBSD.",
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                "Install OpenTofu on RHEL, openSUSE, AlmaLinux, or any other .rpm-based Linux distribution using your package manager.",
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            href: "snap/",
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                "Install OpenTofu on Ubuntu, Manjaro, or any other Linux distribution using Snap.",
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            href: "homebrew/",
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            href: "windows/",
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            description: "Install OpenTofu on Windows.",
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            href: "docker/",
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                "Use official OCI container image available on GitHub Container Registry.",
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