# CLI

Installation, authentication and everyday commands.

> Section: CLI

## Install and authenticate

The CLI uses your account permissions. Sign-in is confirmed in the browser. Check your target before every deployment.

```bash
npm install -g veltic-cli
veltic target https://APP_BASE_URL
veltic auth
veltic target
```

## Discover commands

Built-in help reflects the version you have installed, which is more reliable than any documentation page for flags. Use project IDs rather than names so a rename never silently retargets a deployment.

```bash
veltic --help
veltic projects list
veltic apps deploy --help
veltic functions deploy --help
```

## Automation

Issue a dedicated automation token for CI with the minimum permissions it needs. Keep it in your CI secret store. An inactive managed subscription blocks platform mutations through the CLI as well.

```bash
veltic auth automation issue
```