> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://archivedocs.stackstate.com/5.1/setup/install-stackstate/linux/download.md).

# Download

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StackState prefers Kubernetes!\
In the future we will move away from Linux support. Read how to [migrate from the Linux install of StackState to the Kubernetes install](/5.1/setup/install-stackstate/kubernetes_openshift/migrate_from_linux.md).
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StackState and related software are distributed through our download website. The software distribution website is located at [download.stackstate.com](https://download.stackstate.com).

To download from the distribution website, you must have a valid license key. A license key can be obtained by [getting in touch with us](https://www.stackstate.com/contact/).