Added an article on how to install the starter kit

15/umbraco-cms/SUMMARY.md

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 * [Creating Custom Database Tables with Entity Framework](tutorials/getting-started-with-entity-framework-core.md)
 * [The Starter Kit](tutorials/starter-kit/README.md)
   * [Lessons](tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/README.md)
+    * [Install the Starter Kit](tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/install-the-starter-kit.md)
     * [Customize the Starter Kit](tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/1-customize-the-starter-kit.md)
     * [Add a Blog Post Publication Date](tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/2-add-a-blog-post-publication-date/README.md)
       * [Add a Blog Post Publication Date](tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/2-add-a-blog-post-publication-date/part-2.md)

15/umbraco-cms/tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/README.md

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 # Lessons
 
+## [Install the Starter Kit](install-the-starter-kit.md)
+
+Covers the steps to install the Starter Kit.
+
 ## [Customise the Starter Kit](1-customize-the-starter-kit.md)
 
 Learn how to edit and publish content and customise the theme of the site.

15/umbraco-cms/tutorials/starter-kit/lessons/install-the-starter-kit.md

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+# Install the Starter Kit
+
+Installing the Starter Kit provides a pre-built set of templates, content types, and demo content to explore or kickstart your Umbraco project.
+
+## Outcome
+
+You’ll have the Umbraco Starter Kit installed in your local project, ready to explore in the backoffice. This setup adds example content and templates — perfect for learning or quick prototyping.
+
+## Steps
+
+You can install the Starter Kit in two ways, depending on your preference:
+
+* [Option 1: Install via .NET CLI](#option-1-install-via-net-cli)
+* [Option 2: Install via Visual Studio](#option-2-install-via-visual-studio)
+
+### Option 1: Install via .NET CLI
+
+To install the Starter Kit via the .Net CLI, follow these steps:
+
+1. Open a terminal in your Umbraco project folder.
+2. Run the following command to add the Starter Kit package:
+
+```bash
+dotnet add package Umbraco.TheStarterKit
+```
+
+3. Build the project:
+
+```bash
+dotnet build
+```
+
+4. Run the project:
+
+```bash
+dotnet run
+```
+
+5. Go to `https://localhost:xxxx/` to view the Starter Kit content.
+
+### Option 2: Install via Visual Studio
+
+To install the starter Kit via Visual Studio, follow these steps:
+
+1. Open your Umbraco project in Visual Studio.
+2. Go to **Tools** -> **NuGet Package Manager** -> **Manage NuGet Packages for Solution...**.
+3. Browse for **Umbraco.TheStarterKit**.
+4. Select the appropriate version from the Version drop-down depending on the Umbraco version you are using.
+5. Click **Install**.
+6. Once the package is installed, open the **.csproj** file to make sure the package reference is added:
+
+```xml
+<ItemGroup>
+<PackageReference Include="Umbraco.TheStarterKit" Version="xx.x.x" />
+</ItemGroup>
+```
+
+## Summary
+
+You now have a fully functional Umbraco site with demo content, templates, and structure to explore. Use this setup to:
+
+* Learn how content and templates are structured
+* Customize and expand it for your own project
+
+[Back to Lessons](./)