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# Getting started

## 1. Install

To install the SDK on your website, copy and paste the snippet below right before the closing `</head>` tag on every page where you want the SDK and widget to appear.

```html
<script src="https://sdk.chathive.app"></script>
```

{% hint style="info" %}
**Good to know:** If you have a single page app make sure this script is loaded before your try to accessing the SDK
{% endhint %}

## 2. Get your API key

You can find your api key in your dashboard under the `implementation` tab.

## 3. Init your project

Follow the initialization steps for the project type that matches your project.

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