# Quickstart Guide

Get up and running with **Browser Swarm** in just a few minutes. This guide walks you through creating your first browser session and interacting with a webpage using our platform.

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### 📝 Step 1: Create an Account

Start by signing up for a free **Browser Swarm** account. Once registered, you'll have access to the dashboard where you can:

* Manage your sessions
* View usage metrics
* Access your Project ID & API Key

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### 📦 Step 2: Install the SDK (Optional)

Browser Swarm supports multiple languages. Install the SDK for your preferred environment:

**Node.js:**

```bash
npm install browser-swarm-sdk
```

**Python:**

```bash
pip install browser-swarm
```

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### 🧪 Step 3: Launch a Browser Session

You can launch a session using the SDK or directly through our API.

**Node.js Example:**

```javascript
import { createSession } from 'browser-swarm-sdk';

const session = await createSession({
  browser: 'chromium',
  headless: true,
  url: 'https://example.com'
});
```

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### 🧭 Step 4: Interact With the Page

Use your automation framework of choice to control the browser session:

```javascript
await session.page.click('#login');
await session.page.type('#username', 'yourUser');
await session.page.type('#password', 'yourPass');
await session.page.click('#submit');
```

Supports Playwright, Puppeteer, and Selenium.

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### 📺 Step 5: Monitor or End Session

You can:

* Monitor sessions in real time via the dashboard
* Programmatically end sessions when tasks are complete

```javascript
await session.close();
```

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### ✅ You're Ready!

You’ve just launched and automated your first headless browser with **Browser Swarm**. You're now ready to:

* Use stealth mode and proxies
* Integrate with AI agents
* Handle downloads, screenshots, and more

Explore the rest of the documentation to unlock the full power of **Browser Swarm**.