# Installation

You build and manage sandbox templates with our CLI. {{ className: 'lead' }}

The CLI is distributed as an [NPM package](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@e2b/sdk).

## Download CLI

You can install the CLI with following command:

```bash
npm install -g @e2b/cli@latest
```

## Login

You'll need to login to your account to start using the CLI.
You'll be redirected to the browser after running the following command to finish the login.

```bash
e2b login
```


### Next steps

1. [Create your first sandbox template](/sandbox/templates/overview)
1. [Explore the CLI API](/CLI/commands)
1. [Check out the official guides](/guides/custom-sandbox)
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