# Getting Started

### 🚀 Getting Started

### Installing the Chrome Extension

The easiest way to use ApeSafe is through our Chrome Extension, which integrates directly with popular Solana platforms.

1. **Visit the Chrome Web Store:** Click this link to go directly to the ApeSafe extension page:\
   [**Install ApeSafe SOL Safety Checker**](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/apesafe-sol-safety-check/genhcaomfhaokmgehnejmobeblchmnoa)\
   \&#xNAN;*(Make sure you are installing the official extension!)*
2. **Click "Add to Chrome":** Press the blue button on the store page.
3. **Confirm Permissions (if prompted):** Read any permission requests. ApeSafe needs permission to interact with the web pages of supported DEXs and explorers to provide analysis. Click "Add extension".
4. **Pin the Extension (Recommended):** Click the puzzle piece icon in your Chrome toolbar, find ApeSafe, and click the pin icon next to it. This makes it easy to access.

That's it! The ApeSafe extension is now installed and ready to use.

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