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

# Quick start

> Go from signup to first tracked order in about 10 minutes.

This guide walks you through the smallest setup that gets a real order tracked and ready for reconciliation.

<Tip>
  **Already have a spreadsheet?** Skip the manual entry and bulk-import your existing orders with [CSV imports](/csv-imports), or see how [Churning Tracker replaces spreadsheets](https://churningtracker.com/#spreadsheet-comparison) on the product site.
</Tip>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign up at [app.churningtracker.com](https://app.churningtracker.com). The free plan covers every workflow in these docs.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/churningtracker/images/screenshots/signup.png" alt="Churning Tracker signup screen" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your account owners">
    Account owners represent the people whose cards and orders you track (you, your spouse, P2, etc.). You can always add more later.

    Go to **Account owners** → **New owner**, enter a name, and save.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/churningtracker/images/screenshots/account-owners.png" alt="Account owners list" />
    </Frame>

    <Tip>
      Most churners start with just themselves, then add P2 and family members as they expand.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a credit card">
    Open **Credit cards** → **New card**. Enter the issuer, last 4, account owner, open date, annual fee, and SUB details.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/churningtracker/images/screenshots/new-credit-card.png" alt="New credit card form" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add or pick a retailer">
    Retailers come pre-populated for common stores (Best Buy, Amazon, Target, etc.). Add custom ones from **Retailers** → **New retailer**.

    If you use multiple logins at the same store, add a **retailer account** for each login under the retailer's detail page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log your first order">
    Go to **Orders** → **New order**. Pick the order type (buying group, cashback, or gift card resale), retailer, account owner, and card. Add your line items with unit price and quantity.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintlify.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/churningtracker/images/screenshots/new-order.png" alt="New order form" />
    </Frame>

    Save the order. It will now appear on the orders list, ready for shipment tracking and payout matching.
  </Step>

  <Step title="(Optional) Install the Chrome extension">
    Skip manual entry for supported sites by installing the [Chrome extension](/chrome-extension). It auto-captures order details at checkout.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Migrate from a spreadsheet" icon="file-import" href="/csv-imports">
    Bulk import existing orders with reusable column mappings.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Match your first payout" icon="dollar-sign" href="/payouts">
    Link a payout to its line items to verify margin.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up email automation" icon="envelope" href="/email-automation">
    Connect Gmail to auto-parse order confirmation emails.
  </Card>

  <Card title="View reporting" icon="chart-line" href="/reporting">
    See your spend, earnings, and profitability over time.
  </Card>
</Columns>