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Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/AayushiAhlawat/Shield-Chat-Android-App.git`\n2. Open the project in Android Studio.\n3. Build and run the project on your Android device or emulator.\n\n## Getting Started\n\n1. Sign up for an account using Shield Chat.\n2. Add contacts and start communicating securely.\n3. Customize your profile to personalize your digital identity.\n\n## Contribution\n\nContributions are welcome! If you'd like to contribute to Shield Chat, please follow these steps:\n\n1. Fork the repository.\n2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/new-feature`).\n3. Make your changes.\n4. Commit your changes (`git commit -am 'Add new feature'`).\n5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/new-feature`).\n6. 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