Quickstart
Guide to signing up and completing first steps to create and publish documentation quickly.
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- A valid email address for account creation
- A modern web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
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Create Your Account and Documentation Space
Follow these steps to sign up and set up your first documentation space in minutes.
Sign Up
Visit https://app.unecast.com/signup and enter your email address.
Fill in your name and create a strong password. Verify your email to activate the account.
Create Documentation Space
After login, click New Space from the dashboard.
Name your space, such as My Project Docs, and select a visibility option (private or public).
Choose a slug like my-project-docs for the URL.
Add Your First Document
Create and edit your first document using Unecast's built-in MDX editor.
New Document
In your space, click New Document.
Give it a title like "Introduction" and start editing.
Add Content
Use Markdown or MDX syntax. Here's a complete starter example:
---
title: Introduction
description: Welcome to your project docs.
---
## Overview
This is your first document.
# Introduction
This is your first document.
## Overview
Welcome and get started.
Preview changes in real-time using the split view.
Publish and Share
Make your documentation live and accessible.
Publish
Click Publish in the editor toolbar.
Your document goes live at https://docs.unecast.com/my-project-docs/introduction.
Share
Copy the shareable link or embed code.
Add collaborators via Invite Team for real-time editing.
Congratulations! You've published your first document. It takes under 5 minutes to go from signup to live docs.
Next Steps
Explore these resources to build out your documentation.
Customization
Learn advanced editing, themes, and custom domains.
Collaboration
Set up team access and version control.
API Integration
Automate docs with webhooks and embeds.
Advanced Guides
SEO, analytics, and migration tips.
That's it! Your Unecast documentation space is ready. Customize content to match your project needs.