Will I need to root my s4 i9500 kitkat before installing cyanogenmod?

[Yaitsmeonly]

And what is the procedure?
This is my first phone and it is now out of warranty.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Yes, you have to root if you want to install a custom ROM. See this forum: Samsung Galaxy S4 Rooting, ROMs & Hacks - Android Forums at AndroidCentral.com