> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.overleaf.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

- [Before you start](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/before-you-start.md): Get the most from installing Overleaf by preparing thoroughly.
- [Requirements](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/requirements.md): Installing Overleaf requires the right skills, as well as particular hardware and software.
- [Skills needed](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/requirements/skills-needed.md)
- [Hardware requirements](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/requirements/hardware-requirements.md)
- [Software requirements](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/requirements/software-requirements.md)
- [Microservices](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/microservices.md)
- [Server Pro infrastructure](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/server-pro-infrastructure.md)
- [What is the Overleaf Toolkit?](https://docs.overleaf.com/on-premises/getting-started/what-is-the-overleaf-toolkit.md)