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Getting Started

Questions about installation, first steps, and basic Terraform commands.

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Security & Governance

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Support Options

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Getting Started

How do I install Terraform?

Download the CLI for your platform from the official downloads page or use a package manager like brew on macOS or apt for Linux.

What's the difference between init, apply, and destroy?

  • terraform init - Initializes a working directory.
  • terraform apply - Deploys your infrastructure.
  • terraform destroy - Destroys all resources in your plan.

Where can I find documentation?

Visit our comprehensive documentation which includes guides, API references, and example configurations.

Security & Governance

Is Terraform cloud storage secure?

Terraform Cloud uses AES-256 encryption at rest for state files and requires 256-bit TLS for transmission. All state files are stored in secured S3-compatible storage with role-based access control.

Can I use Terraform with IAM roles?

Yes, Terraform fully supports AWS IAM roles (and other cloud provider service account roles) with automatic credential refreshing and secure secret storage via provider configuration.

Support Options

What support options are available?

  • Community Support (Free)
  • Pro Support (24h response time)
  • Enterprise Support (30m response, on-demand engineers)
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How can I report security issues?

Send all security concerns to our security contact page. We operate under our own responsible disclosure policy.

Still have questions?

Our support team is happy to help with anything related to infrastructure management.