Getting Started Overview
The following table describes the actions and decisions you'll be taking during
the steps required to get started with Tink:
| Step |
Description |
| 1. Understand key concepts |
Familiarize yourself with the structure of Tink and the terminology used to describe it |
| 2. Select your KMS |
Decide which external Key Management System (KMS) to use to protect your Tink-generated keys |
| 3. Set up Tink |
Decide which language to use to build Tink and complete the related setup tasks |
Next steps
Once you've completed the Getting Started steps, continue with the standard Tink
usage steps:
- Choose a primitive – Decide which primitive to use
based on your use case
- Manage keys – Protect your keys with your
external KMS, generate keysets, and rotate your keys
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Last updated 2024-11-14 UTC.
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