Get Started with JFrog Platform Installation
Choose your first-time JFrog Platform installation path: quick evaluation or production-grade deployment workflow.
The JFrog Platform self-managed installation deploys Artifactory, Xray, Distribution, and related services on your own infrastructure — Kubernetes (1.27+ or OpenShift 4.14+), Linux VMs, Docker, or bare-metal. The recommended production method is the Platform Helm chart (Helm 3.17+), which installs all products from a single release and supports high availability and autoscaling. Standalone product installers (RPM, Debian, Docker Compose, Archive) are available for individual products.
Use this page to choose the right first-time installation path for the JPD (self-managed). Pick one path and complete it end-to-end.
First-Time Installation Paths
I'm New To JFrog
Learn platform basics, run a quick evaluation install, and move to production planning
Platform Installation
Follow a production-grade flow: method selection, planning, prerequisites, installation, verification, and post-installation
Recommended Production Installation Method
Use the Platform Helm chart on Kubernetes 1.27+ (or OpenShift 4.14+) with Helm v3.17+ for production deployments. It deploys all core platform products in a single release and supports high availability patterns and autoscaling. For method trade-offs, see Why Platform Helm Chart?.
Considering A Standalone Product Install
Even if you start with one product (Artifactory, Xray, or Distribution), the full Platform flow via Helm chart or Ansible is easier to scale and operate.
For standalone installations (Docker, Compose, RPM, Debian, or Archive), see Individual Product Installation .
Start Here Checklist
Platform Installation with Helm [Quick Start]
Install quickly with default values for evaluation and testing. Requires Kubernetes (including OpenShift)
Choose Your Installation Path
Choose Platform approach (Helm chart or Ansible) based on infrastructure, topology, and constraints
Reference Links
System Architecture
Architecture, deployment patterns, sizing, and disaster recovery
Downloads
Access the latest installers and binaries for JFrog Platform and products.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓What is the recommended way to install the JFrog Platform?
A: Use the Platform Helm chart on Kubernetes (including OpenShift). It deploys all products in one release, supports high availability, and simplifies upgrades. See Why Platform Helm Chart?.
❓Can I install without Kubernetes?
A: Yes. Use Ansible for VMs and bare-metal, or standalone installers (Docker Compose, RPM, Debian, Archive) for individual products.
❓How do I start?
A: If you have a Kubernetes cluster (1.27+ or OpenShift 4.14+) with Helm v3.17+, begin with the Quick Start — it deploys the full platform with a single helm upgrade --install command. If you are on VMs or bare-metal, use the Ansible path. If you are not sure which method fits your infrastructure, see the Decision Guide.
❓Which products are installed by the Platform Helm chart?
A: The Platform Helm chart installs Artifactory and Xray by default. Distribution, Catalog, and Worker are bundled subcharts that are disabled by default — enable them in customvalues.yaml based on your license. AppTrust and Runtime are separate addon charts installed after the core platform is running. See the License Matrix to confirm which products your license covers.
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