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

# Quickstart

> Create your first Autype document in under 5 minutes — from sign-up to PDF export.

Get from zero to your first exported PDF in under 5 minutes.

## 1. Create your account

Go to [app.autype.com](https://app.autype.com) and sign up with your email or use Google / GitHub OAuth.

After verifying your email, you'll land in your **Workspace**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centerbit/8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa/images/application/signup-login/create-account-screen.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa&q=85&s=8c92e3502ba09da2534ccf4d3b957401" alt="Sign up for Autype" width="2530" height="1736" data-path="images/application/signup-login/create-account-screen.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centerbit/8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa/images/application/workspace/initial-workspace.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa&q=85&s=220cff4c012068a1496db68a0e58e093" alt="Your workspace after signing up" width="2180" height="1268" data-path="images/application/workspace/initial-workspace.png" />

## 2. Create a project

Click **New Project** in your workspace. Give it a name — for example, "My First Document".

Projects are folders that contain your documents, variables, and version history.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centerbit/8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa/images/application/workspace/create-new-project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa&q=85&s=00b424f284306fe3a9d8b6aee4ac2e75" alt="Create a new project" width="1385" height="1082" data-path="images/application/workspace/create-new-project.png" />

## 3. Create a document

Inside your project, click **New Document**. You'll be taken directly into the editor.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centerbit/8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa/images/application/workspace/create-new-document.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=8Me_ElLuAwF-aJRa&q=85&s=1d97d85bb072c386ce37e3e099afa5a9" alt="Create a new document" width="1383" height="849" data-path="images/application/workspace/create-new-document.png" />

## 4. Write your content

Start typing using Markdown syntax — or use the visual editor toolbar if you prefer clicking.

Here's a simple example to get you started:

```markdown theme={null}
# My First Report

## Introduction

This is my first document in Autype. It supports **bold**, *italic*, and much more.

## Key Findings

- Finding one with important details
- Finding two with supporting data
- Finding three with conclusions

| Metric | Value | Change |
|--------|-------|--------|
| Revenue | €150,000 | +12% |
| Customers | 1,200 | +8% |
| Satisfaction | 94% | +3% |

## Conclusion

Autype makes document creation simple and consistent.
```

You'll see your content rendered in real-time as you type.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centerbit/xsS3MEtCpKEJ0qMD/images/application/editor-overview/example-full-editor-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xsS3MEtCpKEJ0qMD&q=85&s=e76ac670895351bf9c18ffdfb4825c5f" alt="The Autype editor" width="2161" height="1273" data-path="images/application/editor-overview/example-full-editor-overview.png" />

## 5. Export as PDF

Click the **Export** button in the top toolbar and select **PDF**. Your document will be rendered and downloaded in seconds.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/centerbit/xsS3MEtCpKEJ0qMD/images/application/editor-overview/export-button.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=xsS3MEtCpKEJ0qMD&q=85&s=12cf4c93d06f943e1d09ef9b686b8794" alt="Export your document" width="466" height="200" data-path="images/application/editor-overview/export-button.png" />

<Tip>
  You can also export as DOCX or ODT. The export format can be changed anytime — your content stays the same.
</Tip>

## What's next?

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  <Card title="Explore features" icon="sparkles" href="/getting-started/concepts/features">
    Citations, charts, variables, automatic indices, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Learn the markup" icon="code" href="/markup-reference/overview">
    Full syntax reference for Autype's extended Markdown.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up your team" icon="users" href="/getting-started/concepts/collaboration">
    Invite collaborators, assign roles, and work together in real-time.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Automate with API" icon="settings" href="/automation/overview">
    Generate documents programmatically and integrate with your workflows.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
