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Install guide

The self-service install path waits for fresh-machine evidence.

This pre-launch guide defines the install flow The Gateway needs before broad public release.

Preflight

Confirm deployment mode, admin access, recovery path, DNS state, route state, firewall state, and backup location.

Configure

Map interfaces, prepare host OS, start local service, configure device groups, DNS policy, route policy, and fallback behavior.

Preview

Review route ownership, DNS ownership, direct escape paths, fallback behavior, and rollback path before apply.

Apply

Apply only after rollback is known and operator approval is explicit.

Validate

Check local admin access, DNS resolver behavior, routes, fallback, leak behavior, and privacy posture.

Record

Save install transcript, evidence links, known limitations, and remaining risks.

Next action

Verify install readiness before self-service release.

Do not promote this guide until fresh-machine install, rollback, hardware matrix, and evidence links are ready.

Open install readiness