# Quick Start

## Using .Net Template

Fastest way to get started is using the .Net Template, firstly install the ZauberCMS template (--force just makes sure you install the latest one)

#### This is v4 RC and still in .NET 9 for you to test, when released this will be updated to .NET 10.

```
dotnet new install ZauberCMS.Template::4.0.0-rc.5.6 --force
```

Then simple create your solution using the below:

```
dotnet new zaubercms -n "YourSiteName"
```

Watch this website build tutorial for more information

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[Website Build Video Tutorial](/zaubercms/creating-a-website/website-build-video-tutorial.md)
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### Using Nuget

If you want to use the Nuget package manually you can follow this video.

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Video showing how to get started with the Nuget package
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1. Create a new Blazor project
2. Clear out everything, so you are left with just the `wwwroot` and an empty `program.cs` like below
3.

```
<figure><img src="/files/QcANkr8YUtt1g9XhcQmR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Blank Blazor App</p></figcaption></figure>
```

4. Now install the ZauberCMS nuget package
5. ```
   dotnet add package ZauberCMS
   ```
6. In your Program.cs, update it to add the AddZauberCMS methods to the builder and the app and the correct namespaces
7. ```csharp
   using ZauberCMS.Components;
   using ZauberCMS.Core.Plugins;

   var builder = WebApplication.CreateBuilder(args);

   builder.AddZauberCms();

   var app = builder.Build();

   app.AddZauberCms<App>();

   app.Run();
   ```
8. Now build your solution, and the ZauberCMS `appSettings.json` default will be added to the solution,&#x20;
9. Now just build and run the app and you'll see the install page with instructions to browse to /admin and create an account. The first account created will be made and admin, and it will redirect you to the admin.

### Starter Site

Currently the repo for ZauberCMS on Github comes with the starter site out of the box and uses SQLite.

#### Get Up & Running

* Clone the repo
* Build and run the app
* When the starter site loads
* Go to /admin&#x20;
* Register as a new user and you will be redirected to the admin


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