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How connect an existing sveltekit project with appwrite

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dei8bit
8 Dec, 2025, 01:02

The docs are splitte with two different versions...

Oficial Docs:

1. Create project 2. Create SvelteKit project 3. Install Appwrite 4. Import Appwrite:

which is an impossible step because. the settings section is not accesible; at least when you don't have a connection that suposed to be made with this steps ._. 5.Create a login page this step have outdated svelte code. And dont help to 'Connect your Web app' this effectively register, login and logout users. but don't connect the app xD

6. All set

suposedly all is set... but no

Connect your Web app section:

https://cloud.appwrite.io/console/project-<region>-<id>/get-started

the steps are:

  1. If you're starting a new project, you can clone our starter kit from GitHub using the terminal or VSCode.
  2. Copy the file .env.example , rename it to.envand update the configuration settings.
  3. Install project dependencies
  4. Run the app, then click the Send a ping button to verify the setup.

But there is any option for. if you already have a project.

So... how send this magical ping to connect mi existing sveltekit project with my project in appwrite? ._.

TL;DR
Existing SvelteKit project trying to connect with Appwrite, facing confusion due to split documentation versions. Official docs lack clarity and outdated steps. Missing guidance on connecting existing projects to Appwrite for sending a 'ping.' Solution: To connect an existing SvelteKit project with Appwrite for sending a 'ping,' follow the steps outlined in the 'Connect your Web app' section on the Appwrite dashboard. Make sure to clone the starter kit from GitHub, update the configuration settings in the .env file, install project dependencies, and run the app to send a ping for verification.
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