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

# Getting Started

> Set up your account and start using Design IQ

## Authentication

Design IQ uses Clerk for secure authentication. You can sign up and sign in using:

* Email and password
* Google OAuth
* Other supported OAuth providers

### Sign Up

1. Navigate to the sign-up page
2. Choose your preferred authentication method
3. Complete the registration process
4. Verify your email if required

### Sign In

Once registered, you can sign in at `/sign-in` or click the "Sign In" button from the homepage.

## Organization Setup

After signing in, you'll need to set up or join an organization.

### Creating an Organization

Organizations allow you to collaborate with team members and share projects and documents.

1. Click on your user avatar in the sidebar
2. Select "Manage team" from the dropdown
3. Follow the organization creation flow
4. Set your organization name and preferences

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### Managing Your Team

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open team management">
    Click your avatar and select "Manage team", or use the "Invite People" button in the sidebar under the "Try" section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite members">
    Enter email addresses of team members you want to invite.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Assign roles">
    Set appropriate permissions for each team member.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Dashboard Navigation

The Design IQ dashboard uses a collapsible sidebar for navigation.

### Sidebar Features

* **Organization Switcher** - Click your avatar to switch organizations or access settings
* **Main Navigation** - Access Projects, Data, Workflows, and Results
* **Browser Navigation** - Back/forward buttons (when sidebar is expanded)
* **Collapse/Expand** - Click the chevron icon or drag the resize handle
* **Theme Toggle** - Switch between light and dark mode from the avatar dropdown

### Resizing the Sidebar

You can resize the sidebar by dragging the handle on the right edge. Drag it far enough to the left to collapse it completely.

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## Account Settings

Access your account settings from the sidebar:

1. Click your user avatar
2. Select "Account settings"
3. Update your profile, email, password, and other preferences

### Theme Preferences

Toggle between light and dark mode:

1. Click your user avatar
2. Select "Light mode" or "Dark mode"

The theme preference is saved and will persist across sessions.

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create Your First Project" icon="box" href="/dashboard/projects/creating-projects">
    Start organizing your design work
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upload Documents" icon="upload" href="/dashboard/data/uploading-documents">
    Add your design files and specifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up a Workflow" icon="layers" href="/dashboard/workflows/creating-workflows">
    Create your first review checklist
  </Card>
</CardGroup>