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This page shows how to use install Minikube.

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VT-x or AMD-v virtualization must be enabled in your computer's BIOS.

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## Installing a Hypervisor

If you do not already have a hypervisor installed, install one now.

* For OS X, install
[xhyve driver](https://github.com/kubernetes/minikube/blob/master/docs/drivers.md#xhyve-driver),
[VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads), or
[VMware Fusion](https://www.vmware.com/products/fusion).

* For Linux, install
[VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads) or
[KVM](http://www.linux-kvm.org/).

* For Windows, install
[VirtualBox](https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads) or
[Hyper-V](https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/virtualization/hyperv_on_windows/quick_start/walkthrough_install).

## Installing kubectl

* [Install kubectl](/docs/tasks/tools/install-kubectl/).

## Installing Minikube

* Install Minikube according to the instructions for the
[latest release](https://github.com/kubernetes/minikube/releases).

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* [Running Kubernetes Locally via Minikube](/docs/getting-started-guides/minikube/)

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