# Getting started

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

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