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

# Quickstart

> Get started with Locadapt in minutes

After you [create a new account with Locadapt](https://locadapt.com/signup), you'll be greeted with an onboarding wizard that guides you through the initial setup process. This wizard will help you create your first project and configure the basic settings.

For reference, we'll explain the setup process here as well.

## Setting Up Your Project

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  <Accordion icon="globe" title="Step 1: Basic Settings">
    Every translation is associated with a project. Here's what you need to set up:

    1. **Base Language**: Set your project's base language (e.g., English).
    2. **Translation Languages**: Choose the languages you want to translate your project into.
    3. **Allowed Domains**: Specify the domains (URLs) you want to allow for your project.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="code" title="Step 2: Installation">
    <Info>
      We have detailed integration guides for specific tools — check the sidebar!
    </Info>

    After setting up your project, you'll need to add Locadapt to your website:

    1. Add the Locadapt CSS to your site's `<head>`:

    ```html theme={null}
    <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdn.locadapt.com/locadapt.min.css" />
    ```

    2. Add the Locadapt script to your site's `<head>`, replacing `YOUR_PROJECT_ID` with your actual project ID (on [the configuration page](https://app.locadapt.com/configuration)):

    ```html theme={null}
    <script
      src="https://cdn.locadapt.com/locadapt.min.js"
      data-project-id="YOUR_PROJECT_ID"
    ></script>
    ```

    3. If you're using subdomains for translations, follow the additional setup steps in our [URL Setup guide](/details/url-setup).
  </Accordion>

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  <Accordion icon="gear" title="Step 3: Advanced Configuration (Optional)">
    Locadapt offers various advanced options to customize your translation setup:

    * Configure SEO metadata translation
    * Set up dynamic content support
    * Choose routing type (`QueryParams`, `Subdirectory`, or `Subdomain`)
    * Define whitelist and blacklist regexes
    * Enable/disable auto-detect language
    * Select preferred button UI style
    * Set CSS ignore rules

    These options can be configured in the "Options" tab of your project settings. Documentation for them can be found in our [Advanced Configuration guide](/details/advanced-configuration), [Custom Styling guide](/details/custom-styling), and [URL Setup guide](/details/url-setup).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="code-branch" title="Step 4: Local Development (Optional)">
    For developers who want to use Locadapt on `localhost`:

    1. Generate a secret key on [your project configuration page](https://app.locadapt.com/configuration).
    2. Paste the provided script there in your browser's console to set up local development.

    Remember to keep your secret key private and never share or publish it.

    For more details, see our [Local Development guide](/details/local-development).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

After setting up your project, you can:

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Manage Translations" icon="language" href="https://app.locadapt.com/translations">
    View, edit, and manage all your translations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitor Performance" icon="chart-line" href="https://app.locadapt.com/">
    Access your project dashboard to view analytics and recent translations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customize Options" icon="sliders" href="https://app.locadapt.com/configuration">
    Fine-tune your project settings and advanced options.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Collaborate" icon="users" href="https://app.locadapt.com/configuration#sharing">
    Invite team members and manage project access (Professional and Enterprise plans).
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

For more detailed information on any of these topics, please refer to our [documentation](https://docs.locadapt.com).

If you need assistance at any point, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at [support@locadapt.com](mailto:support@locadapt.com).
