# Get started

Source: https://shipth.is/docs/get-started

### What you'll need

- [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en/download/) version 18.0 or above

## 1. Install ShipThis

ShipThis can be installed as a package via the [NPM package manager](https://www.npmjs.com/). Run the following at the command line:

```
npm install -g shipthis
```

## 2. Authenticate

At the same command line, run the [`shipthis login`](https://shipth.is/docs/reference/login) command, it will create an account for you if one does not exist.

ShipThis uses a one-time passcode (OTP) login system. The [`shipthis login`](https://shipth.is/docs/reference/login) command will prompt you to enter your email address. You will then be emailed a code which you should enter into the prompt.

```
shipthis login
```

# Next Steps?

Now you are ready to [create a project](https://shipth.is/docs/create-a-project)