OS X Installation

Packages:

• .pkg Installer
• Homebrew Formula

Installation:

1. Install the Package:

   Use the .pkg installer or the Homebrew formula. For the Homebrew formula, follow the instructions described in the repository.

   Note: After downloading the .pkg installer, you will have to right click, select "Open" and authorize it.

2. Configure your database

   Configure Kong so it can connect to your database. Kong supports both PostgreSQL 9.4+ and Cassandra 3.x.x as its datastore.

   If you are using Postgres, please provision a database and a user before starting Kong, ie:

   CREATE USER kong; CREATE DATABASE kong OWNER kong;
   

3. Start Kong:

   $ kong start
   
   # Kong is running
   $ curl 127.0.0.1:8001
   

4. Use Kong:

   Quickly learn how to use Kong with the 5-minute Quickstart.

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