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

# Quickstart

> Go from sign-up to your first endorsement in minutes.

## Create your account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Visit [backthevote.com/login](https://backthevote.com/login) and create your account. You can sign up with email or use a magic link for passwordless login.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your organization">
    After signing in, you'll be prompted to create your organization. This is the top-level entity that owns your campaigns, submissions, and showcases.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore your dashboard">
    Your dashboard shows key stats at a glance — active campaigns, total submissions, video count, and showcase views — along with an onboarding checklist to guide your first steps.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Launch your first campaign

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the campaign wizard">
    Click **New Campaign** from the Campaigns page. The 6-step wizard walks you through everything.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure basics">
    Name your campaign, choose a URL slug, and select which submission types to accept (video, voice, text).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add questions">
    Add prompt questions to guide your supporters. Example: "Why do you support this candidate?" or "What issue matters most to you?"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Brand it">
    Upload your logo, set a cover image, choose brand colors, and write a welcome message.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Adjust settings">
    Set recording time limits, enable AI moderation, configure contact info collection, and add terms of service.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Share your campaign">
    Publish your campaign and grab the shareable link or QR code. Your campaign is live at `backthevote.com/c/your-slug`.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>You can preview how your campaign looks to supporters at any step using the live preview panel on the right side of the wizard.</Tip>

## Collect your first endorsement

Share your campaign link with a supporter. They'll see your branded campaign page and can immediately record a video, voice message, or written endorsement — no login required.

Once submitted, the endorsement appears in your **Submissions** inbox ready for review.

## What's next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Campaign deep-dive" icon="bullhorn" href="/guides/creating-campaigns">
    Learn about all the campaign wizard options in detail.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Review submissions" icon="inbox" href="/guides/reviewing-submissions">
    Approve, reject, and moderate incoming endorsements.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Video studio" icon="film" href="/guides/video-studio">
    Edit and brand supporter videos with transcripts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build showcases" icon="grid-2" href="/guides/creating-showcases">
    Publish curated endorsements on your website.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>