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# How to install Pynt Binary (Linux only)

Learn how to install the Pynt binary for seamless API security testing. Follow our quick guide to set up and deploy Pynt in your environment.

Pynt Binary can be used in Linux based CI/CD environments where docker cannot be used, its syntax compatible to Pynt CLI.

PYNT\_ID must be exported as an environment variable as Pynt authentication is not implemented yet

[How to get PYNT\_ID](/documentation/security-testing-integrations/pynt-on-ci-cd/how-to-get-pynt-id-for-ci-cd-authentication.md)

1. **Get the install script:** 

```bash
wget https://cdn.pynt.io/binary-release/install.sh
chmod +x install.sh
```

1. **Run the Install Script**:
   * Execute the `install.sh` script to install `pynt`:

     ```
     ./install.sh
     ```
2. **Installation Steps**:
   * The `install.sh` script performs the following steps:
     * Creates the `.pynt/bin` and `.pynt/results` directories in the user's home directory.
     * Copies the `pynt`, `newman`, `mitmdump`, and `custom_har.py` files to the `.pynt/bin` directory.
     * Creates a symlink to the `pynt` binary in `/usr/local/bin` for easy access.

**Note**: Ensure you run the `install.sh` script as a non-root user. If the symlink creation fails, you may need to create it manually or run `pynt` from the `.pynt/bin` directory.