Getting Started, Live in Minutes

Welcome to Arifa. You're about 5 minutes away from adding real-time features to your app. This guide walks you from sign-up to your first live event.

1. Create a Free Account

Visit app.arifa.dev to sign up and verify your email. This gives you instant access to your dashboard and a free Developer plan.

2. Choose Your Path: Test or Live

You can start building immediately. Choose the path that fits your stage:

Prototype & Test (Free & Instant)

Arifa provides Test API Key in your dashboard. Use it to build and validate your integration.

  • Valid for 4 hours (one-time generation).
  • Perfect for your first POST request and SDK connection.
  • No payment required.

Go Live with a Plan

To obtain a permanent Live API Key and connect real users, subscribe to a plan.

  • Plans Start At: Hobby (Ksh 900/mo), Startup (Ksh 3,500/mo).
  • Payment: Securely handled via M-Pesa.
  • Upgrade anytime from your dashboard when you're ready to launch.

3. Install & Integrate

With your API key in hand, the real magic happens in your code,

Vistit these sdks for fast Integration:

JavaScript/TypeScript client SDK for Arifa Realtime Notification Service.Allows you to connect via WebSocket, listen to events, and send notifications using HTTP.

A React notification component with WebSocket support for real-time notifications from Arifa.Allows developers to easily integrate notifications in any React app and fully control how notifications are rendered.

That's it. Your app now has real-time capabilities. No channel configuration, no complex setup, just users and events.

Next Steps

  • Visit your Dashboard to monitor connections and events.
  • Check your plan usage and upgrade when needed.

Need help? Reach out at support