--- title: Getting Started slug: / --- Get started by **creating a new site** Or **try Docusaurus immediately** with **[new.docusaurus.io](https://new.docusaurus.io)** (CodeSandbox). ## Generate a new site Generate a new Docusaurus site using the **classic template**: ```shell npx @docusaurus/init@latest init my-website classic ``` ## Start your site Run the development server: ```shell cd my-website npx docusaurus start ``` Your site starts at `http://localhost:3000`. Open `docs/getting-started.md` and edit some lines: the site **reloads automatically** and display your changes.