> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryordinal.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart Guide

> Connect your social accounts, create and schedule your first post, and invite your team.

Get up and running with Ordinal in minutes - connect your accounts, create and schedule your first post, and invite your team.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ordinal/9SNngH9d5toHVBfb/images/Onboarding.jpg?fit=max&auto=format&n=9SNngH9d5toHVBfb&q=85&s=7ce93c2bbddd598efbb88f298bf700db" alt="Onboarding" width="1500" height="1000" data-path="images/Onboarding.jpg" />

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your accounts">
    Go to [**Settings → Profiles**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/profiles) and click **Connect a Profile**. Select your platform (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.) and authorize access.

    <Tip>
      Connect all the accounts you plan to use upfront. You can always disconnect them later.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first post">
    Click anywhere on the calendar to create a post for that day (or press `P` as a shortcut). Give your post a title, select the channel, and click **Create**.

    You're now in the editor - write your content, add media, and see a live preview of how it will appear.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Draft and schedule your post">
    Write your content in the editor, add any media, and preview how it will look. When you're ready, click **Schedule Post** in the sidebar and select a date and time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite your team">
    Go to [**Settings → Members**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/members), enter your teammate's email, and click **Invite**. They'll receive an email to join your workspace.

    <Check>
      Once they accept, they can start collaborating immediately.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Cross-Posting" icon="arrows-repeat" href="/posts/cross-posting">
    Publish to multiple platforms at once.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Campaigns" icon="bullhorn" href="/campaigns/overview">
    Group posts around launches and initiatives.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Approvals" icon="circle-check" href="/collaboration/approvals">
    Add review gates before publishing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/analytics/overview">
    Track performance across accounts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
