Get Started with Teleport
Teleport is an identity-based access platform that secures servers, Kubernetes clusters, databases, internal applications, and desktops using short-lived certificates, detailed audit logging, and fine-grained role-based access controls tied to your SSO provider (e.g., Okta, GitHub, Google Workspace).
This guide walks you through four essential steps to get you up and running.
Choose your Teleport edition
There are several editions of Teleport that differ in their feature sets, deployment options, and support.
Before choosing one, ask yourself:
- Am I looking to evaluate Teleport quickly or explore the full feature set without provisioning infrastructure? → Enterprise Cloud
- Do I need to deploy and manage Teleport in my own environment for compliance reasons? → Enterprise Self-Hosted
- Do I prefer to self-host Teleport locally to test features or use it for free? → Community Edition
Enterprise Cloud
Managed and hosted by Teleport
We handle infrastructure, upgrades, and certificates. Each customer receives a dedicated .teleport.sh subdomain (e.g., example.teleport.sh).
Enterprise Self-Hosted
Hosted and managed by you
A paid plan for organizations requiring strict compliance, with features like FIPS support. A valid license is required, so use this option to contact our team.
Community Edition
Free and open source
Includes core features like secure SSH, Kubernetes, databases, and app access. Best for hobbyists, homelabs, or small teams securing small-scale infrastructure.