> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.meetmadison.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.meetmadison.ai/getting-started/quickstart.md).

# Quickstart

When you create your account, Madison guides you through setup step by step. This page explains what to expect along the way.

## Setting up

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#### Create your account

Go to [app.meetmadison.ai/register](https://app.meetmadison.ai/register), or select **Sign up** from the login page. Continue with **Google** or your **email address**. See [signing in](/getting-started/signing-in.md) for more.
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#### Add your locations

Add the business locations you want to manage. Start typing your business name and Madison finds it on Google, filling in the name and address for you. Can't find it? Select **Add location manually** and enter the name, address, and other details yourself.

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You can add more locations any time from **Settings → Locations**.
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#### Choose a plan

Choose the plan that suits your business and enter your billing details. You can see or change your plan any time under **Settings → Plan & Billing**.
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#### Add your details

Tell us your name and your business (organisation) name.
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#### Book your onboarding call

Pick a time for a free 30-minute call. Our team will help you finish setting up and get the most from Madison. See [Book your onboarding call](/getting-started/onboarding-call.md).

The remaining steps are ones we can walk you through on that call, so feel free to leave them until then. Do them now to get going faster, wait for your call, or, if you're happy setting up on your own, skip the call (you can book it later from your dashboard, or contact support any time).
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#### Connect your integrations

Connect the accounts Madison works with. During setup we focus on **Google** and **Meta** (Facebook and Instagram), because most businesses have them and they power a lot of Madison.

You don't have to connect both, and these aren't the only options - you can connect the [full set of integrations](/settings/integrations.md), including your CRMs, now or later instead. See [Connect your integrations](/getting-started/connect-your-integrations.md).
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#### Invite your team

Add colleagues so they can help manage reviews, posts, and messages. See [Invite your team](/getting-started/invite-your-team.md).
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#### Set your notifications

Choose what you'd like to be told about, and whether by **email** or **text**. Madison will always have the tasks you need to tackle ready and waiting for you on the **Home** screen.
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## You're all set

When setup is complete, you'll land on your **Home** screen: your to-do list of anything that needs you, like reviews to reply to or posts to approve. A few things to expect:

* **Give it a few minutes.** Madison imports your data from whatever you connected, so reviews, posts, and stats can take a little while to appear.
* **A quiet Home is normal.** If you're already up to date: say there are no reviews waiting, Home stays clear until your next review or bit of activity comes in.
* **Connected nothing yet?** There won't be anything to action. Connect more integrations when you're ready, or just wait for your onboarding call (book one if you haven't already).

## Next steps

* [**Connect more integrations**](/settings/integrations.md): add your CRMs and other tools
* [**Set up your first review request**](/reputation/review-requests.md): start bringing in more reviews


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