> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.raven.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# HELM login

> Guide to install and login to Helm.

## Introduction

This document provides detailed instructions on how to install Helm and login to the Raven Helm registry located at `releases.cloud.raven.io`. This guide is intended for users who need to authenticate with the Helm registry to access and deploy the Raven platform charts.

## Prerequisites

* A Kubernetes (K8s) cluster configured and running.
* Access to the Helm/Kubectl command line interface (CLI) on your local machine.
* Helm installation files or access to install Helm.

## Step-by-Step Guide

### Step 1: Install Helm

Helm is a package manager for Kubernetes that simplifies the process of deploying and managing applications. Follow the steps below to install Helm on your local machine.

#### macOS

If you're using macOS, you can install Helm using Homebrew:

```bash theme={null}
brew install helm
```

#### Windows

For Windows, you can use Chocolatey:

```bash theme={null}
choco install kubernetes-helm
```

#### Linux

On Linux, you can use the following script to install Helm:

```bash theme={null}
curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/helm/helm/main/scripts/get-helm-3 | bash
```

Alternatively, you can manually download and install Helm by following the instructions on the [Helm installation guide](https://helm.sh/docs/intro/install/).

### Step 2: Verify Helm Installation

After installation, verify that Helm is correctly installed by checking the version:

```bash theme={null}
helm version
```

You should see output similar to:

```
version.BuildInfo{Version:"v3.x.x", GitCommit:"...", GitTreeState:"clean", GoVersion:"go1.x.x"}
```

### Step 3: Login to Helm Registry

The Raven platform Helm charts are hosted in a private registry at `releases.cloud.raven.io`. To access these charts, you need to login to the registry using your credentials.

Use the following command to login:

```bash theme={null}
helm registry login releases.cloud.raven.io
```

You will be prompted to enter your username and password. Ensure you have these credentials provided by your system administrator or the Raven platform team.

### Step 4: Verify Login

To confirm that you have successfully logged in, you can list the available repositories or check your login status using:

```bash theme={null}
helm repo list
```

If the login is successful, you will see `releases.cloud.raven.io` listed among the repositories.

## Conclusion

You are now ready to use Helm to deploy and manage the Raven platform in your Kubernetes cluster. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, refer to the [Raven Documentation](https://docs.raven.io) or contact support.