> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.squarecloud.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Installation

> Learn what it takes to install the Square Cloud CLI.

The Square Cloud CLI is a command-line tool that allows you to interact with Square Cloud services. You can use the CLI to deploy applications, manage services, and much more.

## Installation

To use the CLI, you need to install it on your local machine.

You can install the CLI using the following commands:

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  <img src="https://cdn.squarecloud.app/docs/cli/install.gif" alt="Square Cloud CLI installation" />
</Frame>

<br />

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash macOS, Linux, and WSL  theme={null}
  curl -fsSL https://cli.squarecloud.app/install | bash
  ```

  ```bash Windows with npm theme={null}
  npm install -g @squarecloud/cli
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Update the CLI

To update the CLI, you can run the following command:

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  ```bash Windows theme={null}
  npm update -g @squarecloud/cli
  ```

  ```bash Linux, macOS, and WSL theme={null}
  curl -fsSL https://cli.squarecloud.app/install | bash
  ```
</CodeGroup>

And that's it! You have successfully updated the Square Cloud CLI. 🎉

## Next steps

After installing the CLI, you need to authenticate to the Square Cloud API.

<Card title="Authentication" href="/en/cli-reference/authentication">
  Learn what it takes to authenticate to the Square Cloud CLI.
</Card>