# 🚀 Getting Started

This guide will walk you through installation and initial setup so you can start managing your PlayerPrefs and EditorPrefs like a pro. :muscle:

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## :package: Installation

Installing EazyPrefs is quick and easy:

1. Download and import **EazyPrefs** from the Unity Asset Store.
2. By default, the asset will be placed under `Assets/Hellmade/EazyPrefs`
3. EazyPrefs requires the **Newtonsoft Json** package. Unity will prompt you to install it if it’s not already present in your project.

You can access the EazyPrefs editor by navigating to `Window > Hellmade Games > EazyPrefs`

!!! This is your central hub for managing all prefs.
From this window, you can view, edit, create, delete, and organize your prefs.
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## :gear: Setup

Initializing and setting up EazyPrefs is super simple! You just need to:
- Initialize a configuration file
- Generate Pref Wrappers

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### Initialize Config

Before you can use EazyPrefs, you need to initialize a configuration file. Without it, the system will not function.

When you first open the EazyPrefs window, you’ll see a screen like this:

![EazyPrefs Config initialization](/img/init-config.png)

Click the `Initialize config` button to automatically create the required config asset.

!!! Why is this needed?
The config stores all settings and customization data for EazyPrefs. It must exist for the tool to function properly.
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Once initialized, the config file will be created at the following path:

```
Assets/Resources/EazyPrefs/EazyPrefsConfig.asset
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!!!warning Do not rename or move this file!
The config must stay exactly at this location with this name. If it’s renamed or moved, EazyPrefs will not be able to detect it.
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### Generate Pref Wrappers

Then, you need to generate [Pref Wrappers](/prefs/pref-wrappers.md). This is not mandatory, but it is needed if you like to use [Static access](/prefs/working-with-prefs.md#label-static-access)

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!!! Using version control?
We strongly recommend committing the config file and the pref wrappers to your version control system. This ensures consistent behavior across machines and team members.
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