# Install or Upgrade Redpanda Connect

> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/llms.txt). Component-specific: [connect-full.txt](https://docs.redpanda.com/connect-full.txt)

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title: Install or Upgrade Redpanda Connect
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This page helps you choose how to install or upgrade Redpanda Connect. Select the method that best fits your needs:

| Method | When to use | Limitations |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Redpanda CLI (recommended) | The simplest way to install, upgrade, and manage Redpanda Connect. Works on all supported platforms. Automatically upgrades with a single command. | Doesn’t include connectors that require cgo (for example, TigerBeetle). |
| Helm chart (Kubernetes) | Deploy and manage Redpanda Connect on Kubernetes clusters using Helm. Supports upgrades and rollbacks. | Requires a running Kubernetes cluster and Helm. Not for bare metal or VM installs. |
| Prebuilt binary (advanced users) | Use when you need a cgo-enabled binary with extra connectors, such as TigerBeetle. Prebuilt archives are published for Linux AMD64. | Not available for Windows, macOS, or Docker images. You must manage upgrades manually. |
| Build from source (power users / contributors) | Gives full control. Lets you build with CGO_ENABLED=1 to include connectors such as TigerBeetle. | Requires Go toolchain and build setup. |