# Installing Beame Gatekeeper on Linux/Mac ## Install dependencies # On Debian based Linux: apt install build-essential jq python git # On Mac: brew install make jq python git xcode-select --install ## Install Beame Gatekeeper **Please make sure you are using NodeJS 8.X ** sudo npm install -g beame-gatekeeper Alternatively, depending on your configuration (if you are using [`n`](https://github.com/tj/n) or other methods for creating per-user NodejS installations) you might want to run the following command: npm install -g beame-gatekeeper ## Sign up [Sign up](https://ypxf72akb6onjvrq.ohkv8odznwh5jpwm.v1.p.beameio.net/gatekeeper). You don't have to wait for the installation from previous step to complete. ## Complete installation - get credentials Run the command in the sign up confirmation email you just got from Beame. beame-gatekeeper will obtain your very own beame hostname, and issue a valid public certificate for it. The certificate will be ready in moments and you can start using your tunnel right away. Truly a one-stop-shop! ## Solving the GPIO access denied issue on Raspbian sudo usermod -a -G gpio beame-gatekeeper