# Run the kit

You’ll use the terminal to start and stop the kit.

## Open the prototype folder in terminal

In terminal, navigate to your prototype folder.

## Running the kit

In terminal:
```
npm start
```

After the kit has started, you should see a message telling you that the kit is running:
```
Listening on port 3000 url: http://localhost:3000
```

## Check it works

In your web browser, visit [http://localhost:3000](http://localhost:3000)

You should see the prototype welcome page.

![Screenshot of the prototype kit homepage](../assets/images/prototype_kit_homepage.png)

## Quitting the kit

It’s fine to leave the kit running for days or while your computer is asleep.

### To quit the kit

In terminal press the `ctrl` and `c` keys together.

## Installation complete

The kit is now installed. Congratulations!

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# Run the kit

You’ll use the terminal to start and stop the kit.

## Open the prototype folder in terminal

In terminal, navigate to your prototype folder.

## Running the kit

In terminal:
```
npm start
```

After the kit has started, you should see a message telling you that the kit is running:
```
Listening on port 3000 url: http://localhost:3000
```

## Check it works

In your web browser, visit <a href="http://localhost:3000" target="_blank">http://localhost:3000<span class="visuallyHidden"> (opens in a new window)</span></a>

You should see the prototype welcome page.

![Screenshot of the prototype kit homepage](../assets/images/prototype_kit_homepage.png)

## Quitting the kit

It’s fine to leave the kit running for days or while your computer is asleep.

### To quit the kit

In terminal press the `ctrl` and `c` keys together.

## Installation complete

The kit is now installed. Congratulations!

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[Previous page (install the kit)](install-the-kit.md)

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[Documentation index](../README.md)
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Make link to running kit open in new window
