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

# Quickstart

> Go from sign-up to your first published campaign in under 30 minutes.

## Overview

This guide walks you through the fastest path to launching your first AI-powered marketing campaign with AI Wave.

<Info>
  **Time estimate:** \~20–30 minutes from account creation to your first campaign ready for review.
</Info>

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

* An email address for account registration
* Basic information about your business (name, industry, website)
* Access to at least one social media account you want to publish to (e.g., LinkedIn, Twitter/X)

## Step 1: Create Your Account

1. Go to [ai-wave.co](https://ai-wave.co) and click **Get Started**
2. Sign up with your email or SSO provider
3. Verify your email address

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## Step 2: Complete Onboarding

After signing up, you'll be guided through a 5-step onboarding flow:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Welcome">
    Quick introduction to AI Wave and what to expect.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Company Information">
    Enter your company name, website, industry, and a brief description of what you do. This helps our AI agents understand your business context.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Brand DNA">
    Define your brand voice, tone, and visual preferences. Upload your logo and set your brand colors. This ensures all AI-generated content matches your brand identity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Channels">
    Link your social media accounts, email provider, and ad platforms. You can always add more later from the Integrations Hub.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Plan">
    Select the plan that fits your needs. See [Plans & Pricing](/account/plans-pricing) for a full comparison.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Step 3: Create Your First Campaign

1. From the dashboard, click **New Campaign**
2. Write a brief describing your campaign goals:
   * What are you promoting?
   * Who is your target audience?
   * What channels do you want to use?
   * What is your timeline?

<Tip>
  **Pro tip:** The more detail you provide in the brief, the better the AI agents will tailor the strategy and content. Include specifics about your ICP (Ideal Customer Profile), key differentiators, and any messaging you want to emphasize.
</Tip>

3. Click **Generate Strategy** and wait for the AI to produce your campaign plan

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## Step 4: Review & Approve

1. Review the AI-generated **strategy** (target audience, messaging, channel mix, KPIs)
2. Review the AI-generated **content** for each channel
3. Edit anything you want to change
4. Click **Approve** on each piece of content you're happy with

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<Warning>
  Nothing is published until you explicitly approve it. AI Wave will never post, send, or spend on your behalf without your consent.
</Warning>

## Step 5: Publish & Monitor

1. Once approved, content will be scheduled according to your campaign strategy
2. Visit the **Analytics** tab to monitor performance in real-time
3. The Analyst agent will generate insights and recommendations as data comes in

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## What's Next?

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  <Card title="Understand AI Agents" icon="robot" href="/core-concepts/ai-agents">
    Learn about the 8 specialized agents that power your campaigns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect More Channels" icon="plug" href="/integrations/overview">
    Add more social accounts, email, and ad platforms.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Campaign Features" icon="bullhorn" href="/campaigns/creating-campaign">
    Dive deeper into campaign creation and management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Your Account" icon="gear" href="/account/plans-pricing">
    Explore plans, billing, and team settings.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>