# Getting started

## Install the plugin

```
npm install kontrl
```

## Get your development token

Log in to Kontrl and get your development token.

## Connect

```js
// Require the kontrl library
const kontrl = require("kontrl");

// settings go here
kontrl.connect("YOUR_DEVELOPMENT_TOKEN");
```

## Send out an alert

```js
const kontrl = require("kontrl");
kontrl.connect("YOUR_DEVELOPMENT_TOKEN");

kontrl.alert({
  title: "Hello World!",
  message: "Welcome to Kontrl! If you have any questions, let us know at support@kontrl.be"
});
```

## Start your application

Start your application and you'll receive an email with the above content.

## Continue

[Continue by setting up your panel and dashboard.](../general/setup.md)