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# Quickstart

> Get Alius up and running in under 5 minutes

## Prerequisites

* A **Shopify store** (development or live)
* A notification destination: a **Slack workspace**, an **email address**, a **Telegram chat**, or a **Discord channel with an incoming webhook**

## Step 1 — Install Alius

Install Alius from the Shopify App Store. After installation, Alius appears in your Shopify Admin under **Apps → Alius**.

When you open the app for the first time, the **Home** page displays a setup guide checklist.

## Step 2 — Connect a Notification Hub

Alius supports four notification hubs: **Slack**, **Email**, **Telegram**, and **Discord**. Connect at least one before creating triggers.

Navigate to **Integrations** in the left sidebar and follow the steps for your chosen hub:

**Slack (OAuth):**

1. Click **Connect to Slack**.
2. Authorize on Slack's OAuth page and click **Allow**.
3. Once connected, enable the channels where Alius should post and click **Save**.

**Email:**

1. Enter an email address in the Email section and click **Add Recipient**.
2. The recipient must click the verification link sent to that address.
3. Once verified, toggle the recipient to **Active**.

**Telegram:**

1. Click **Generate Connection Token** — the token is valid for 15 minutes.
2. In your Telegram chat, send `/connect <token>` to the Alius bot.
3. The bot confirms the connection.

**Discord:**

1. In Discord, open the target channel → **Channel Settings** → **Integrations** → **Webhooks** → **New Webhook**.
2. Copy the webhook URL.
3. Paste it into the **Webhook URL** field in the Discord section and click **Connect**.

<Note>
  See the [Integrations](/features/integrations) page for full details on each hub.
</Note>

## Step 3 — Send a Test Message

On the **Integrations** page, click **Send test notification** for your connected hub. Confirm the message arrives at the destination.

## Step 4 — Create Your First Trigger

1. Navigate to **Triggers** in the left sidebar.
2. Click **Create Trigger**. You'll land on the **template picker** page.
3. Choose a pre-built template (e.g., "New Order") or click **Blank Template** to start from scratch.
4. Fill in the form:
   * **Title:** A descriptive name (e.g., "New Order Alert").
   * **Type:** Pre-filled if you chose a template — change it if needed.
   * **Notification Hub:** Select your connected hub.
   * **Channels/Recipients:** Pick the target channel, email, Telegram chat, or Discord webhook.
5. Click **Create Trigger**.

Alius will now send a notification every time the selected event occurs.

## Step 5 — (Optional) Add Conditions

To filter which events trigger a notification — for example, only orders over \$100:

1. On the trigger form, click **⊕** under "Additional conditions".
2. Set:
   * **Field:** Total Price
   * **Operator:** Greater than
   * **Value:** 100
3. Save the trigger.

<Info>
  See [Conditions](/features/conditions) for the complete list of filterable fields and operators.
</Info>

## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Triggers" icon="bolt" href="/features/triggers">
    All 20 trigger types and configuration options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/features/integrations">
    Full setup guide for Slack, Email, Telegram, and Discord.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Templates" icon="code" href="/features/templates">
    Customize notification message content.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Conditions" icon="filter" href="/features/conditions">
    Filter triggers with 50+ condition fields.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>