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Get Started with Apache Shiro

Apache Shiro focuses on ease-of-use, so you can rely on secure, stable authentication, authorization, cryptography, and session management. With Shiro’s easy-to-understand API, you can quickly and easily secure any application. Get started!

The Basics

• Introduction to the Apache Shiro Java Security Framework
  A high-level overview of Apache Shiro’s capabilities.

• Architecture
  An architectural overview of Apache Shiro.

• Terminology
  A list of definitions of common security concepts and concerns.

• Apache Shiro Project Background
  Apache Shiro, like most useful tools, was created out of necessity. Learn more about the project history and mission statement.

Tutorials

• 10-Minute Tutorial
  Learn all the ins and outs of the Shiro Framework in under 10 minutes. This quick and simple tutorial shows how a developer uses Shiro in their application.

• Your First Shiro Application
  If you’re new to Apache Shiro, this short tutorial will show you how to set up a very simple application secured by Apache Shiro. We’ll discuss Shiro’s core concepts along the way to help familiarize you with Shiro’s design and API.

Other Resources

• Introductory Articles… and Beyond!
  Articles and Guides written by and for members of the Apache Shiro community.