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

# Get started with CineFlow

> Go from sign-up to your first project in minutes. This guide walks you through creating an account, building a shot list, and inviting your team.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Open [app.cineflow.cloud](https://app.cineflow.cloud) in your browser. You can sign up with Google in one click, or enter a display name, email address, and a password of at least six characters.

    After registering with email, check your inbox for a confirmation link and click it to activate your account.

    <Note>
      You start on the Free plan, which includes two projects and 1 GB of storage. You can upgrade at any time from **Settings → Plan and Billing**.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your profile">
    Once you're signed in, open your account settings to fill in your display name and choose your role. Taking a minute here means collaborators will recognise you straight away when you share projects.

    See [Set up your CineFlow account](/getting-started/account-setup) for the full walkthrough, including notification preferences and how to download the macOS and iOS apps.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first project">
    From the dashboard, click **New Project** or press `Alt+N` (`⌥N` on Mac) to open the project creation wizard. Enter a project name, choose a type (Short Film, Feature Film, Documentary, and others), set a stage, and pick a default currency.

    On the next screen you can add shoot start and end dates, the director's and DP's names, and the aspect ratio. Review the digital spec sheet on the final screen, then click **Create Project**.

    <Tip>
      Drag any project card onto a folder to organise your dashboard. Create folders from the **+** menu in the dashboard header.
    </Tip>

    For everything you can configure after creation, cover images, archiving, and project settings, see [Create and organize your first project](/getting-started/create-project).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build your first shot list">
    Open the project you just created and navigate to the **Shot List** tab. Add scenes and shots, set camera details, and attach reference images. You can export the finished shot list as a PDF at any time.

    <Tip>
      Use `Alt+Shift+A` (`⌥⇧A` on Mac) to add a new scene and `Alt+Shift+T` (`⌥⇧T` on Mac) to add a new shot without reaching for the mouse.
    </Tip>

    See [Shot list](/features/shot-list) for the full guide.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite a collaborator">
    Inside an open project, go to **Settings → Collaborators** and enter your team member's email address to send an invite. Once they accept, they can view and edit the project according to the permissions you set.

    <Note>
      Collaborator limits depend on your plan. The Free plan is single-user only. Solo allows one collaborator per project; Team allows five; Pro allows ten.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Account setup" icon="user" href="/getting-started/account-setup">
    Confirm your email, complete your profile, and download the desktop or iOS app.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a project" icon="folder-open" href="/getting-started/create-project">
    Learn every option in the project creation wizard and how to organise projects into folders.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Shot list" icon="list" href="/features/shot-list">
    Build scenes, add shots, attach references, and export to PDF.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Plans and billing" icon="credit-card" href="/billing/plans">
    Compare Free, Solo, Team, and Pro plans and upgrade when you're ready.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>