# Getting Started

To use the plugin, some customization is required first. For an example, see examples/echo_client.py.

## Storage

First, you have to prepare the storage backend for the OMEMO plugin to use. Refer to the official documentation for details.

## The plugin: XEP_0384

Next, create a subclass of `XEP_0384` and fill out the abstract methods. Those allow you to provide your prepared storage implementation to the plugin, tell the plugin whether BTBV is enabled and handle certain trust-related events.

With your plugin implementation prepared, you can now register your customized plugin with Slixmpp using its `slixmpp.plugins.register_plugin()` function.