Quickstart: Launch in 5 Minutes

Your fast track to Nostr. Check your keys, pick a client, and launch. No fluff, just action.

5 minutes getting started

Ready to Launch?

Three quick steps from zero to your first post. Let’s get you on Nostr.

Before we launch, do you have your Nostr keys ready?

Yes, I have my keys

Generate keys first (2 min)

You’ll need your npub (public key) and nsec (private key) to continue.

Nostr has dozens of clients—think of them like email apps. Pick one to start.

Experience how different clients feel before downloading anything.

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Try Damus, Amethyst, Primal, and 4 more in your browser—no downloads, no risk.

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Know what you want? Choose your platform:

One last check before you go live:

I’ve saved my keys in 3+ secure places

I understand: lose my nsec (private key) = lose my account forever

Open your chosen client and paste your nsec to log in. That’s it—you’re on Nostr!

If you picked a client above, click to open it:

Open Primal

Or open your chosen client from Step 2

Once you’re in, do these to maximize your experience:

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Welcome to Nostr! The decentralized social revolution starts with you. 🎉