> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.netmaker.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.netmaker.io/getting-started/server-and-client-management/client-installation.md).

# Client Installation

When deploying Netmaker to your devices, you will need a client-side application, of which we have various options. In general, this is what we recommend:

* Use the Netclient for endpoints and routing points in your network (e.g. a server)
* Use the Mobile and Desktop apps for end users (e.g. phones and laptops)
* Use Native WireGuard wherever the other clients are not supported (e.g. routers, IoT)

<table><thead><tr><th width="105.2890625">Client Type</th><th width="129.8515625">Agent Type</th><th width="83.34375">Auth</th><th width="137.75390625">Connectivity</th><th width="128">OS</th><th width="124.609375">Guide</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Netclient</td><td>Headless</td><td>Key</td><td>Always-On</td><td>Mac, Windows, Linux</td><td><a href="/pages/2c8ef69b3dc32bece37fb8491e9703f65d245c8e" class="button primary">Docs</a></td></tr><tr><td>Netmaker Desktop</td><td>GUI</td><td>Identity</td><td>On-Demand  / Always On</td><td>Mac, Windows, Linux</td><td><a href="/pages/f169a78f6e8f463983b91bf57a45815be35842fa" class="button primary">Docs</a></td></tr><tr><td>Mobile App</td><td>GUI</td><td>Identity</td><td>On-Demand /  Always On</td><td>iOS, Android</td><td><a href="/pages/0de8ca18aa5c43023b5916ec5e468a3228979758" class="button primary">Docs</a></td></tr><tr><td>Native WireGuard</td><td>Headless / GUI</td><td>Key</td><td>Always On</td><td>Most Operating Systems</td><td><a href="/pages/563fa1de3db877586e1d5a7b407d0110e660581b" class="button primary">Docs</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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