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

# Quickstart

> Create your changelog in under 5 minutes

# Quickstart Guide

Get your changelog up and running in just a few steps.

## 1. Create your account

Head to [app.updates.page/signup](https://app.updates.page/signup) and create your account. You'll be asked for:

* Your email address
* Your company or product name
* A subdomain (e.g., `yourcompany.updates.page`)

## 2. Customize your portal

After signing up, you'll land in the dashboard. Let's make it yours:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add your logo">
    Go to **Settings → Portal → Customize** and upload your logo. We recommend a square image at least 200x200px.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set your colors">
    Choose a primary color that matches your brand. This will be used for buttons, links, and accents.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write a welcome message">
    Optionally add a headline and description that appears at the top of your changelog.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 3. Create your first post

Click **New Post** in the top right corner.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Writing">
    Use the rich text editor to write your update. You can:

    * Format text with **bold**, *italic*, and `code`
    * Add headings (H1, H2)
    * Create bullet and numbered lists
    * Insert images and videos
    * Add code blocks with syntax highlighting
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Metadata">
    Before publishing, set:

    * **Category** — New, Improvement, Fix, or create your own
    * **Author** — Who wrote this update
    * **Cover image** — Optional hero image for the post
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## 4. Publish!

When you're ready, click **Publish**. Your post is now live at your changelog URL.

<Note>
  You can also save as a draft and publish later, or schedule posts for future dates.
</Note>

## 5. Share your changelog

Your changelog is live at:

```
https://yourcompany.updates.page
```

Share this link with your users, or:

* [Set up a custom domain](/portal/custom-domain) like `changelog.yourcompany.com`
* [Embed an posts panel](/embeds/widget) in your app
* [Publish from your terminal or CI](/cli/overview) with the CLI

***

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Writing great posts" icon="pen" href="/posts/writing">
    Tips for writing updates your users will actually read.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom domain setup" icon="globe" href="/portal/custom-domain">
    Use your own domain for a seamless brand experience.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Embed in your app" icon="code" href="/embeds/overview">
    Show updates directly inside your product.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite your team" icon="users" href="/team/members">
    Collaborate with teammates on posts.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>