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# Getting started

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In order to use **semantic-release** you must follow these steps:

1. [Install](/semantic-release/usage/installation.md#installation) **semantic-release** in your project
2. Configure your Continuous Integration service to [run **semantic-release**](/semantic-release/usage/ci-configuration.md#run-semantic-release-only-after-all-tests-succeeded)
3. Configure your Git repository and package manager repository [authentication](/semantic-release/usage/ci-configuration.md#authentication) in your Continuous Integration service
4. Configure **semantic-release** [options and plugins](/semantic-release/usage/configuration.md#configuration)