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

# Quickstart

> Get started with Opsmatic in under 5 minutes

## Setup your account

Welcome to Opsmatic! This guide will help you set up your account and start monitoring your first automation workflow.

### Step 1: Sign up for Opsmatic

1. Visit [https://opsmatic.com](https://opsmatic.com)
2. Click **"Sign up"** in the top right corner
3. Choose your preferred sign-up method:
   * **Google** - Sign in with your Google account
   * **GitHub** - Sign in with your GitHub account
   * **Email** - Create account with email and password

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### Step 2: Complete your profile

After signing up, you'll be prompted to complete your profile:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Basic Information">
    Provide your name and confirm your email address
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use Case">
    Tell us how you plan to use Opsmatic (personal, team, enterprise)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Platform Selection">
    Select which automation platforms you use (n8n, Make.com, or both)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect your first platform

### Option A: Connect n8n

If you're using n8n, you'll need your instance URL and API key:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Self-hosted n8n theme={null}
  # Your n8n instance URL
  https://your-n8n-instance.com

  # Generate API key in n8n Settings > API Keys
  n8n_api_key_123...
  ```

  ```bash n8n Cloud theme={null}
  # Your n8n cloud URL  
  https://your-subdomain.app.n8n.cloud

  # Get API key from Account Settings > API Keys
  n8n_cloud_api_key_456...
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Connections">
    From your dashboard, click **"Add Your First Connection"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select n8n">
    Choose **n8n** from the platform options
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Connection Details">
    * **Service Name**: Give your connection a descriptive name
    * **Base URL**: Your n8n instance URL
    * **API Key**: Your n8n API key
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Connection">
    Click **"Test Connection"** to verify your credentials
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **"Save Connection"** to complete the setup
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Option B: Connect Make.com

If you're using Make.com, you'll need your API token:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Make.com API Token theme={null}
  # Get your API token from Make.com
  # Profile > API > Generate token
  make_api_token_789...
  ```

  ```bash Team Setup (Optional) theme={null}
  # If using Make.com teams, provide Team ID
  Team ID: 12345
  Region: eu2.make.com (default)
  ```
</CodeGroup>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Connections">
    From your dashboard, click **"Add Your First Connection"**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select Make.com">
    Choose **Make** from the platform options
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Connection Details">
    * **Service Name**: Give your connection a descriptive name
    * **API Token**: Your Make.com API token
    * **Team ID**: (Optional) If using Make.com teams
    * **Region**: Select your Make.com region
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test Connection">
    Click **"Test Connection"** to verify your credentials
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Click **"Save Connection"** to complete the setup
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Explore your dashboard

Once your connection is established, you'll see your dashboard populate with data:

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/opsmatic/xSbfmagh74kgjsGZ/images/quickstart_1.jpeg?fit=max&auto=format&n=xSbfmagh74kgjsGZ&q=85&s=635548adba0e984705c0d4d15b43edfb" alt="Opsmatic dashboard with connection data" width="1584" height="1014" data-path="images/quickstart_1.jpeg" />
</Frame>

### Key Dashboard Elements:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connection Stats" icon="chart-bar">
    Overview of your connected platforms, active workflows, and execution counts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Health Monitoring" icon="heart-pulse">
    Real-time status of your connections and platform availability
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recent Activity" icon="clock">
    Live feed of workflow executions, successes, and errors
  </Card>

  <Card title="Performance Metrics" icon="gauge">
    Success rates, execution times, and performance trends
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Enable Analytics Monitoring

To get the most out of Opsmatic, enable our comprehensive analytics monitoring:

<Warning>
  Analytics monitoring requires additional setup for detailed execution tracking. This is optional but recommended for full workflow insights.
</Warning>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Analytics">
    Click **"Analytics"** in the sidebar navigation
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Available Data">
    You'll see execution logs, performance metrics, and availability data
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Monitoring">
    For advanced monitoring, see our [Analytics Setup Guide](/analytics/overview)
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Set up Organizations" icon="users" href="/organizations/creating-organizations">
    Invite team members and manage permissions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Analytics" icon="chart-line" href="/analytics/overview">
    Set up detailed workflow monitoring and reporting
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Integration" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Integrate Opsmatic with your existing tools
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing Setup" icon="credit-card" href="/billing/subscription-plans">
    Choose a plan that fits your monitoring needs
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

If you run into any issues during setup:

* Check our [troubleshooting guide](/troubleshooting/common-issues)
* Review [connection problems](/troubleshooting/connection-problems)
* Contact our [support team](/troubleshooting/support)

<Info>
  **Pro Tip**: Start with a single connection to familiarize yourself with the dashboard, then add additional platforms and team members as needed.
</Info>