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

# Quick Start

> Get up and running with Adminest in 5 minutes

## Create Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Go to [adminest.com](https://www.adminest.com) and click **Get Started**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Sign in with your email using our secure Auth0 authentication
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Profile">
    Add your name and timezone for personalized reminders
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Send Your First Document

The easiest way to get documents into Adminest is via your personal document email address.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Copy Your Document Email">
    On the Dashboard you'll see **Your Secure Document Email** — click **Copy** to grab it

    <Frame caption="Your personal document email address is shown on the Dashboard">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adminestlimited/DGzwp1i9dXEAyoTa/images/screenshots/dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DGzwp1i9dXEAyoTa&q=85&s=dcae2f215120b46f4f5a731e82269fb7" alt="Dashboard showing document email address" width="780" height="2888" data-path="images/screenshots/dashboard.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Forward a Document">
    Forward a bill, receipt, or letter to that address (PDF attachments work best)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for AI Processing">
    Documents are automatically scanned and categorised within about 30 seconds
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review Tasks and Reminders">
    Check the AI-extracted tasks — due dates and reminders are created for you
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  First time? Click **How it works** below your document email on the Dashboard for a step-by-step guide.
</Tip>

You can also upload documents directly:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Documents">
    Click **Documents** in the navigation sidebar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload">
    Drag and drop a PDF or image, or click **Upload** to browse
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  **Best documents to start with:**

  * Insurance policies (home, car, health)
  * Utility bills
  * Subscription confirmations
  * Warranty documents
</Tip>

## Enable Push Notifications (Optional)

Get notified on your phone or desktop when documents are processed:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Notifications">
    Click the **bell icon** in the top navigation bar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable Push">
    Click **Enable Push Notifications** in the notification panel
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow in Browser">
    When your browser asks, click **Allow** to receive notifications
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  Push notifications are opt-in. You won't be prompted automatically — enable them when you're ready.
</Info>

## Connect Your Calendar (Optional)

Sync tasks to your calendar for reminders:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Settings">
    Click the **Settings** icon in the top right
  </Step>

  <Step title="Calendar Integration">
    Select **Calendar** from the settings menu
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect">
    Choose Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook and authorize access
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Document Management" icon="file-lines" href="/guide/documents">
    Learn about document types and AI extraction
  </Card>

  <Card title="Task Management" icon="list-check" href="/guide/tasks">
    Organize and track your tasks
  </Card>

  <Card title="AI Assistant" icon="robot" href="/guide/ai-assistant">
    Chat with your documents
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connections" icon="users" href="/guide/connections">
    Share with family members
  </Card>
</CardGroup>