-collapsed" id=how-do-i-get-started><div class=faq-block-question><span class=faq-block-question__text>How do I get started using Istio?</span><div class=faq-block-question__icon><svg class="icon dropdown-arrow"><use xlink:href="/v1.16/img/icons.svg#dropdown-arrow"/></svg></div></div><div class=faq-block-answer><p><p>We recommend following the instructions on the <a href=/v1.16/docs/setup/getting-started/>getting started page</a>,
which installs a demonstration configuration along with Istio&rsquo;s premier