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How to Install Ollama: The Complete 2026 Guide

Install Ollama on Mac, Linux, or Windows and run your first private LLM in under 10 minutes.

Guide overview

Ollama is the fastest path from zero to running a large language model on your own hardware. No API keys, no data leaving your machine, no per token billing. This guide covers installation on every platform, model selection, and the first things to do after install.