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

# Quickstart Guide

> Connect your social accounts, create and schedule your first post, and invite your team.

Get up and running with Ordinal in minutes - connect your accounts, create and schedule your first post, and invite your team.

![Onboarding](https://mintcdn.com/ordinal/9SNngH9d5toHVBfb/images/Onboarding.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=9SNngH9d5toHVBfb\&q=85\&s=7ce93c2bbddd598efbb88f298bf700db)

**1. Connect your accounts**

Go to [**Settings → Profiles**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/profiles) and click **Connect a Profile**. Select your platform (LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram, etc.) and authorize access.

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> Connect all the accounts you plan to use upfront. You can always disconnect them later.

**2. Create your first post**

Click anywhere on the calendar to create a post for that day (or press `P` as a shortcut). Give your post a title, select the channel, and click **Create**.

You're now in the editor - write your content, add media, and see a live preview of how it will appear.

**3. Draft and schedule your post**

Write your content in the editor, add any media, and preview how it will look. When you're ready, click **Schedule Post** in the sidebar and select a date and time.

**4. Invite your team**

Go to [**Settings → Members**](https://app.tryordinal.com/settings/members), enter your teammate's email, and click **Invite**. They'll receive an email to join your workspace.

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> Once they accept, they can start collaborating immediately.

## Next Steps

> [card] [Cross-Posting](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/posts/cross-posting.md)
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> Publish to multiple platforms at once.

> [card] [Campaigns](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/campaigns/overview.md)
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> Group posts around launches and initiatives.

> [card] [Approvals](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/collaboration/approvals.md)
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> Add review gates before publishing.

> [card] [Analytics](https://ordinal.mintlify.site/analytics/overview.md)
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> Track performance across accounts.


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