Tink setup
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You can build Tink from source or use language-specific packages. The following
instructions get you started.
After you've finished installing and setting up Tink, continue with the Next
Steps at the end of this page.
Next steps
Once you've finished setting up Tink, 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 2025-11-18 UTC.
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