Getting Started
Quick Start
Create and evaluate your first feature flag
Get from zero to evaluating flags in your app.
Create a Project and Environment
- Log into the Flipswitch dashboard
- Create a Project (e.g., "My App")
- Create an Environment (e.g., "Development")
Each environment is isolated - flags can have different values per environment.
Create Your First Flag
- Navigate to Flags in your project
- Click Create Flag
- Enter a key:
dark-mode - Select Boolean type
- Set default value to
false
Your flag exists but is disabled. Toggle it on to return true.
Get Your API Key
Each environment automatically gets an API key when created. Find it in the Environments tab:
- Click on your environment
- Copy the token from the API Key section
Keep your API key secure. If compromised, use Rotate Key to generate a new one. The old key stays valid for 24 hours during rotation.
Test Real-Time Updates
- Run your application
- Toggle the flag in the dashboard
- Watch your app update instantly
The SDK maintains an SSE connection and receives flag changes in real-time.
Next Steps
- Core Concepts - Understand targeting, segments, and rollouts
- SDK Documentation - Deep dive into your language's SDK
- Targeting Guide - Set up targeting rules