# Getting started with the AWS SDK for PHP Version 3
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This chapter is dedicated to getting you up and running with the AWS SDK for PHP Version 3.

**Topics**
+ [Prerequisites](getting-started_requirements.md)
+ [Installing](getting-started_installation.md)
+ [Authenticating with AWS](credentials.md)
+ [Creating a simple application](hello.md)
+ [Use AWS Cloud9 with the SDK](cloud9.md)