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

# Creating an Account

> Learn how to create your Shortext account and access your dashboard in a few simple steps.

export const app = {
  url: 'https://shortext.ny-corp.io'
};

Getting started with **Shortext** only takes a few minutes.
This guide will walk you through creating your account, verifying it, and exploring the main dashboard.

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## 🪄 Step 1 — Sign Up

Go to **[{app.url}](\{app.url})** and click **“Create Account”**.

You can register using:

* Your **email address**, or
* A **third-party provider** (if enabled on your workspace).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/n-ycorp/eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS/images/getting-started/signup-page.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS&q=85&s=454c294df3b393dc71c5efbc36834700" alt="Shortext sign-up screen" width="1032" height="1402" data-path="images/getting-started/signup-page.png" />

<Note type="info">
  Use a valid business email to ensure smooth account verification and communication.
</Note>

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## 🧩 Step 2 — Verify Your Email

After signing up, you’ll receive a verification email.
Click the **“Verify Account”** button to activate your profile.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/n-ycorp/eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS/images/getting-started/email-verification.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS&q=85&s=5c9aae5b0fa180e282956fd5f520a139" alt="Email verification message" width="1383" height="1240" data-path="images/getting-started/email-verification.png" />

<Note type="success">
  Once verified, you’ll be redirected automatically to your dashboard.
</Note>

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## 💼 Step 3 — Complete Your Profile

To personalize your experience, Shortext will ask for a few details:

* Your **Company or Project Name**
* Your **Primary Use Case** (e.g., Customer Support, Sales, Recruitment)
* Your **Country / Region**

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/n-ycorp/eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS/images/getting-started/profile-setup.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS&q=85&s=2768f9a3d39c412ef8b7981f9b4ef0bc" alt="Shortext profile setup" width="2056" height="994" data-path="images/getting-started/profile-setup.png" />

These details help us tailor automation suggestions and analytics to your needs.

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## 🖥 Step 4 — Explore Your Dashboard

Once you’re logged in, you’ll arrive at the **Shortext Dashboard** — the control center of your communication ecosystem.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/n-ycorp/eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS/images/getting-started/dashboard-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=eGZgFSc-EgHohQwS&q=85&s=48af7185ed2cfc5234ebe96ab8b039ff" alt="Shortext dashboard overview" width="4074" height="2542" data-path="images/getting-started/dashboard-overview.png" />

From here, you can:

* Create and manage **AI Agents**
* Monitor **Conversations** and **Sessions**
* Configure **APIs and Integrations**
* Access **Billing and Account Settings**

<Note type="tip">
  If this is your first time, explore the sidebar menu to familiarize yourself with key modules like “Agents”, “Messages”, and “Automations”.
</Note>

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## ⚙️ Step 5 — Next Steps

You’re all set to start using Shortext 🎉

Continue with:

* [Creating Your First Agent →](/agents/creating-an-agent)
* [Connecting WhatsApp →](/integrations/whatsapp-setup)
* [Testing APIs with Your Agent →](/api/configuration)

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<Note type="info">
  Need assistance during setup?
  You can chat directly with our support agent inside the dashboard or check the **FAQ section**.
</Note>