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## Getting Started
[Clerk](https://clerk.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_nextjs) is the easiest way to add authentication and user management to your Next.js application. Add sign up, sign in, and profile management to your application in minutes.
### Prerequisites
- Next.js 13.0.4 or later
- React 18 or later
- Node.js `>=18.17.0` or later
- An existing Clerk application. [Create your account for free](https://dashboard.clerk.com/sign-up?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_nextjs).
### Installation
The fastest way to get started with Clerk is by following the [Next.js Quickstart](https://clerk.com/docs/quickstarts/nextjs?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_nextjs).
You'll learn how to install `@clerk/nextjs`, set up your environment keys, add `` to your application, use the Clerk middleware, and use Clerk's prebuilt components.
## Usage
For further information, guides, and examples visit the [Next.js reference documentation](https://clerk.com/docs/references/nextjs/overview?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_nextjs).
## Support
You can get in touch with us in any of the following ways:
- Join our official community [Discord server](https://clerk.com/discord)
- On [our support page](https://clerk.com/contact/support?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_nextjs)
## Contributing
We're open to all community contributions! If you'd like to contribute in any way, please read [our contribution guidelines](https://github.com/clerk/javascript/blob/main/docs/CONTRIBUTING.md) and [code of conduct](https://github.com/clerk/javascript/blob/main/docs/CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md).
## Security
`@clerk/nextjs` follows good practices of security, but 100% security cannot be assured.
`@clerk/nextjs` is provided **"as is"** without any **warranty**. Use at your own risk.
_For more information and to report security issues, please refer to our [security documentation](https://github.com/clerk/javascript/blob/main/docs/SECURITY.md)._
## License
This project is licensed under the **MIT license**.
See [LICENSE](https://github.com/clerk/javascript/blob/main/packages/nextjs/LICENSE) for more information.
