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## Getting Started
[Clerk](https://clerk.com/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_js) is the easiest way to add authentication and user management to your JavaScript application. Add sign up, sign in, and profile management to your application in minutes.
### Prerequisites
- An existing Clerk application. [Create your account for free](https://dashboard.clerk.com/sign-up?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_js).
### Installation
The fastest way to get started with Clerk is by following the [JavaScript Quickstart](https://clerk.com/docs/quickstarts/javascript?utm_source=github&utm_medium=clerk_js).
You'll learn how to add the ClerkJS SDK to your application (either through `