# Apache Kafka Source (Early Access)

We have launched [Apache Kafka](https://www.rudderstack.com/blog/announcing-the-rudderstack-kafka-source-integration/) as a source as part of our [Early Access Program](https://www.rudderstack.com/docs/resources/early-access-program/).

Now you can ingest real-time Kafka streams into RudderStack to:

- Forward Kafka streams to 200+ destinations via RudderStack.
- Stream Kafka data to your warehouse or data lake to feed identity resolution customer 360 projects in [RudderStack Profiles](https://www.rudderstack.com/docs/profiles/overview/).
- Enforce data governance using RudderStack's event stream tooling.

Read our launch [blog post](https://www.rudderstack.com/blog/announcing-the-rudderstack-kafka-source-integration/) to learn more about the Kafka source and how it works. To request early access to our Kafka source, [contact us](https://www.rudderstack.com/contact/). 

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RudderStack’s **Early Access Program** is run by our Product team and serves as a collaborative way get feedback on new and experimental features.

For more information on the Early Access Program, read our [docs](https://www.rudderstack.com/docs/resources/early-access-program/).
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