Getting Started
Get up and running with Baseguard in minutes
Get connected to your Baseguard mesh network in under 2 minutes.
Quick Start
1. Install Baseguard
Linux:
curl -fsSL https://install.baseguard.net/linux-install.sh | sudo shmacOS/Windows: Download from the Installation page
2. Connect
baseguard connectAuthorize in your browser when prompted.
3. Verify
baseguard statusYou'll see your device and other connected nodes.
Need more detail? Follow the complete Quick Start Guide.
Prerequisites
- A Baseguard account with access to an organization
- A supported device: Linux, macOS, Windows, iOS, or Android
Installation Guides
Choose your platform for detailed instructions:
Linux
One-line script for Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Fedora, and other distributions.
macOS
PKG installer for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Windows
MSI installer for Windows 10 and later.
Mobile
App Store and Play Store apps, plus SDK for developers.
What's Next?
Quick Start Guide
Step-by-step instructions to connect your first device.
Core Concepts
Learn how mesh networking, encryption, and access control work.
Access Control
Configure tags and ACL rules to control device communication.
Web Console
Manage nodes, users, and organizations from the console.
See Also
- Introduction — What is Baseguard and why use it?
- First Network — Advanced network setup
- CLI Reference — All available commands
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions