First, make sure you have sufficient [hardware](/docs/getting-started/hardware-requirements), then [download](/downloads) and [install](/docs/getting-started/installing-geth) Geth. Make sure you are familiar with the [security considerations](/docs/fundamentals/security) and have your firewall set up.
If you are just starting out with Geth, head to the [Getting started](/docs/getting-started/) page. That page guides new users through some basic functions of Geth such as creating and securing accounts and making a transaction.
Then, it is recommended to read the material in the [Fundamentals](/docs/fundamentals) section - these pages will help build a foundational understanding of how Geth works from a user perspective and under the hood.
More advanced topics are also available - explore them using the sidebar!
