> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://devkit4ai.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# First App: Configure and Connect

> Add environment variables and verify API connectivity.

Reuse the guidance from `starter-kit/environment-config.mdx` to populate `.env.local` with your developer key, project ID, and project API key.

* Restart the dev server so `hydrateDeploymentMode()` reads the values and attaches the correct headers.
* Visit `/dashboard` to confirm authentication works end-to-end. The page should display your developer email and role pulled from `/api/v1/auth/me`.
* Check the console banner for warnings about missing configuration; resolve them before proceeding to customization.