Quick Start Guide

Get started with AlertStream in 5 minutes

1

Create an Account

Sign up for a free account at AlertStream. You'll get 50 free SMS per month.

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2

Add Your Website

Register your website in the dashboard to get your unique API key.

You'll receive:

  • • API Key (starts with js_)
  • • HMAC Secret (for secure webhooks)
  • • Integration code snippet
3

Install the Code

Add the AlertStream JavaScript snippet to your website:

<script src="https://cdn.alertstream.io/js/v1.js"></script> <script> AlertStream.init('YOUR_API_KEY'); </script>
4

Create a Trigger

Set up your first trigger to start receiving SMS alerts.

Example: Form Submission Alert

  • • Event Type: form_submit
  • • Message: "New form from {{ name }!"
  • • Phone: Your number
5

Test It Out

Send a test event to make sure everything works:

AlertStream.track('form_submit', { name: 'John Doe', email: 'john@example.com' });