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# Getting started with Move

To get started with Move, you can initialize your project and configure your Aptos CLI as follows:

1. **Initialize Your Move Project**:

   ```bash
   aptos move init --name [your contract]
   ```

   This command sets up a new Move project with the specified contract name, creating the necessary directory structure and files for development.
2. **Configure the Aptos CLI**:

   ```bash
   aptos init --network [network]
   ```

   Use this command to set up the Aptos CLI to connect to a specific network. Replace `[network]` with `testnet`, `mainnet`, or `devnet` based on your development needs:

   * **Testnet**: A public network for testing.
   * **Mainnet**: The live, production network.
   * **Devnet**: A private network for development purposes.

Choose the network according to your development or deployment requirements.