Overview

1. Install Python 2.x, if necessary (not Python 3).
2. Download pagekite.py.
3. Copy the program to /usr/local/bin or your Desktop.
4. Run it!

For more specific instructions, select your operating system above.

PageKite for Windows

1. Download and install Python 2.x, from Python.org.
2. Download pagekite.py.
3. Save the program to your Desktop.
4. Double-click the icon to run PageKite!

The first time you run the program, it will ask a few questions and guide you through the process of setting up your first kite.

Note: Python 3.x does not currently work. We recommend Python 2.7.

PageKite for Mac OS X

In a console, run the following command:

$ curl -s https://pagekite.net/pk/ |sudo bash

The installer (view source) will download and install the latest version of pagekite.py for use on the command-line. You can re-run this command at any time to upgrade.

If you prefer, you can download the program yourself and install wherever you like. Just remember to make the program executable by running: chmod +x pagekite.py

Note: Older macs may have trouble with the pagekite.net SSL certificate. If you have that problem, you can switch to http instead of https and the installation should still work.

PageKite for Linux and BSD

The quickest way to install PageKite, is like so:

$ curl -s https://pagekite.net/pk/ |sudo bash

The installer (view source) will download and install the latest version of pagekite.py for use on the command-line. You can re-run this command at any time to upgrade.

If you prefer, you can download the program yourself and install wherever you like. Just remember to make the program executable by running: chmod +x pagekite.py

Hint: If you want PageKite to start up on boot or want to subscribe to automated updates, please try our RPM or Debian packages instead. Alternately, you can help test our brand new graphical user interface.