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terraform init

terraform init prepares a Terraform working directory for use. It initializes the backend, downloads modules, and installs provider plugins.

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Syntax

terraform init [options]

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  • terraform plan
  • terraform apply
  • -backend-config
  • -backend=false
  • -force-copy
  • -get=false
  • -lock-timeout
  • -migrate-state

Source: terraform init command reference | Terraform | HashiCorp Developer. Checked 2026-11-03.