---
title: Getting Started | SafetyKit
description: How to use the SafetyKit Android SDK
---

### How to use the SafetyKit Android SDK

The SafetyKit Android SDK is distributed via a Maven repository at `https://us-maven.pkg.dev/safetykit/safetykit-android`. To access it, you’ll need an access key from your SafetyKit contact.

These instructions assume that you’re using the newer Kotlin `build.gradle.kts` format. If you’re using the older Groovy `build.gradle` format, the exact format will be slightly different. You can reach out to your SafetyKit contact for integration assistance.

Add the following to the `dependencies {...}` block of your app-level `build.gradle.kts` (note that the exact version will vary; we’ll tell you exactly what to put here):

```
implementation("com.safetykit.android", "safetykit-android", "0.1-alpha01")
```

Add the following to your project-level `settings.gradle.kts`, substituting the access key we gave you for `PUT YOUR KEY HERE`:

```
    maven {
        name = "safetykit"
        url = uri("https://us-maven.pkg.dev/safetykit/safetykit-android")
        credentials {
            username = "_json_key_base64"
            password = "PUT YOUR KEY HERE"
        }
        authentication {
            create<BasicAuthentication>("basic")
        }
    }
```