# Installation Installation is very easy and only takes a few seconds. ## Requirements Please make sure your computer/server meets the following requirements: - [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) >= 9: Node.js is a server platform which runs JavaScript. Installation guide [here](https://nodejs.org/en/download/). - [MongoDB](https://www.mongodb.com/) >= 2.6: MongoDB is a powerful document store. Installation guide [here](https://www.mongodb.com/download-center?j#community). ## Setup Time to install Strapi! ```bash npm install strapi@alpha -g ``` Note: if you encounter npm permissions issues, [change the permissions to npm default directory](https://docs.npmjs.com/getting-started/fixing-npm-permissions#option-1-change-the-permission-to-npms-default-directory). It takes about 20 seconds with a good Internet connection. You can take a coffee ☕️ if you have a slow one. Having troubles during the installation? Check if someone already had the same issue https://github.com/strapi/strapi/issues. If not, you can [post one](https://github.com/strapi/strapi/issues/new), or ask for help https://strapi.io/support. ## Check installation Once completed, please check that the installation went well, by running: ```bash strapi -v ``` That should print `3.0.0-alpha.x`. Strapi is installed globally on your computer. Type `strapi` in your terminal you will have access to every available command lines. *** Congrats! Now that Strapi is installed you can [create your first API](quick-start.md).