# Private release usage for PHP v3

For more information on how to get started with the AWS SDK for PHP, [see the documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/sdk-for-php/v3/developer-guide/getting-started_index.html).

1. Create a target directory to hold the contents of the unzipped preview build artifact: `mkdir aws-sdk-php-v3`
2. Unzip the `awsSdkPhpZip.zip` preview build artifact into the target directory: `unzip -d aws-sdk-php-v3 awsSdkPhpZip.zip && cd ./aws-sdk-php-v3 && unzip aws.zip`
3. Add the `require` statement for the local autoloader: `require /<path-to-artifact>/aws-sdk-php-v3/aws-autoloader.php';`

If you encounter problems or wish to provide feedback, notify the point of contact in the emailed instructions for this private release.