# Install Reactium

## TL;DR

```bash
cd /your/reactium/project
npx reactium init # Select Reactium when prompted
npm run local
```

Under most circumstances, Reactium is pretty easy to install and takes less than 5 minutes. Most hosting providers require no install at all. 

## Install Locally

> If you haven't done so already, be sure to read the [Before You Install](https://docs.reactium.io/get-started/before-you-install) article

### Step 1: Set Current Working Directory

Reactium CLI relies on your project directory to give it context**:**

```bash
cd /your/reactium/project
```

### Step 2: Install Reactium CLI (Optional)

Fire up terminal or command-line and install the [**Atomic Reactor CLI**](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@atomic-reactor/cli):

```bash
npm install -g reactium # alternative to using npx all the time
```

### Step 3: Install Reactium

```bash
reactium init
[ARCLI] > Initialize what type of project?:  (Use arrow keys)
❯ Reactium (Web Application) 
  Actinium (Web API)
Preparing to initialize Reactium...

[ARCLI] > Initialize Reactium here?:  (y/N) y
```

```
$ npm install 
```

### Step 4: Run Locally

```
$ npm run local
```

{% hint style="success" %}
**Done!**

After the [Webpack](https://webpack.js.org/) build completes, your default browser will launch with the Welcome component loaded on the / route.
{% endhint %}