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title: "Introduction"
slug: "introduction-v6-7"
description: "This guide provides information to help you set-up and manage your  system, including details about how the technology works and the tools that you have available, step-by-step instructions for getting started and configuring certain functions, guidance for the day-to-day administrative tasks, details about how to complete the dialog boxes in the admin UI, tips and recommendations on how to use the system including a security best practice guide, use of advanced features, and troubleshooting guides."
updated: 2026-09-24T20:44:48Z
published: 2026-09-24T20:44:54Z
canonical: "support.appgate.com/introduction-v6-7"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.appgate.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

| AppGate is the secure access company. We empower how people work and connect by providing solutions purpose-built on Zero Trust security principles. This people-defined security approach enables fast, simple and secure connections from any device and location to workloads across any IT infrastructure in cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. Learn more at [www.appgate.com](https://www.appgate.com) | ![Appgate_logo_2025.svg](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e7482ce5-acfa-4c3b-b76c-b6c32472644a/Images/Documentation/Appgate_logo_2025.svg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-27T00%3A17%3A23Z&se=2026-10-27T01%3A17%3A23Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=fa%2FfIujpIWyjRFRVHiVq7YqBSdJm%2BQ1EMnQKfIqyZzc%3D) |
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This guide provides information to help you set-up and manage your AppGate ZTNA system, including:

- Details about how the technology works and the tools that you have available
- Step-by-step instructions for getting started and configuring certain functions
- Guidance for the day-to-day administrative tasks
- Details about how to complete the dialog boxes in the admin UI
- Tips and recommendations on how to use the system including a security best practice guide
- Use of advanced features
- Troubleshooting guides

## How to use this admin guide

The sections have been structured to guide you through understanding, designing, configuration and day-to-day admin tasks of the AppGate ZTNA system. Use the links below to step through the sections, or use the table of contents to go straight to the information you need.

| #### Introduction | This section introduces your AppGate ZTNA system and explains the important concepts and technology that underpin AppGate ZTNA. The eight key concepts are explored in some detail and the key features of the release are also summarized. Take a moment to learn about the concepts and features before starting to configure your AppGate ZTNA system. |
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| #### Getting Started | Step-by-step instructions to help you get your AppGate ZTNA Collective up and running quickly. Go to: [Getting Started](/v1/docs/getting-started-v6-7) |
| #### General Administration | This section will help you to familiarize yourself with the full capabilities of the AppGate ZTNA system. It also covers details about the best way to design and deploy your Collective including managing and upgrading appliances. There are also section on monitoring/logging, troubleshooting and scripting. Go to: [General Administration](/v1/docs/general-administration-v6-7) |
| #### Admin UI | This section provides the required details to help with the configuration and management your AppGate ZTNA system. It provides instructions about how to use each form in the Admin UI. It provides specific information and tips wherever appropriate to complete the forms. Go to: [Admin UI](/v1/docs/admin-ui-v6-7) |
| #### Advanced | Information about advanced use-cases (including integrations with third party systems), and help for troubleshooting appliances. Go to: [Advanced](/v1/docs/admin-guide-advanced-v6-7) |
| #### Appendix | Useful information such as AppGate ZTNA terminology, various reference materials and how to get further support. Go to: [Appendix](/v1/docs/appendix-v6-7) |

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A group of appliances configured and managed together.

## Related

- [About AppGate ZTNA](/about-appgate-sdp-v6-7.md)
- [Eight key concepts](/8-key-concepts-v6-7.md)
- [Multi-stage authorization](/multi-stage-authorization-v6-7.md)