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+# Getting started with your workspace
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+This article helps you get started with your workspace so you can connect channels, build your first automation, and start talking to your customers.
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+By the end of this guide, you will:
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+- Log in and understand the main parts of the interface  
+- Connect at least one messaging channel  
+- Build and publish your first simple automation  
+
+## 1. Log in and explore the dashboard
+
+1. Go to the login page and sign in with your account.  
+2. After logging in, you’ll land on the **Dashboard**. Here you can see:
+   - Recent activity
+   - Status of your channels (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram)
+   - Shortcuts to Automations, Contacts, and Settings
+
+Take a minute to explore the main navigation:
+
+- **Dashboard** – overview and shortcuts  
+- **Automations / Flows** – where you build automations  
+- **Channels** – where you connect WhatsApp, Instagram, and other sources  
+- **Contacts** – where you manage subscribers and customers  
+
+## 2. Connect your first channel
+
+To start sending and receiving messages, connect a channel.
+
+1. Go to **Settings → Channels**.  
+2. Choose a channel, for example **WhatsApp** or **Instagram**.  
+3. Click **Connect** and follow the on-screen steps.  
+4. When the channel is connected successfully, its status will show **Connected**.
+
+If you run into errors while connecting, see:
+
+- **Troubleshooting WhatsApp connection**  
+- **Troubleshooting Instagram connection**  
+
+## 3. Build your first automation
+
+Automations allow you to send messages automatically when certain conditions are met, such as “user sends a message” or “user clicks a button”.
+
+1. Go to **Automations → Flows**.  
+2. Click **Create Flow**.  
+3. Choose a template (for example, “Welcome message”) or **Start from blank**.  
+4. Add a **trigger**, such as:
+   - “New message received”
+   - “User joins list”
+5. Add an **action**, such as:
+   - “Send message”
+   - “Add tag”
+6. Connect the trigger to the action.  
+7. Click **Save** and then **Enable** the flow.
+
+Your first automation is now live. You can test it by sending a message from your connected channel.
+
+## 4. Test and iterate
+
+Once your first automation is enabled:
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+- Trigger it as a user would (send a message, perform an action).
+- Check if the correct response is sent.
+- If something doesn’t work as expected:
+  - Open the flow again
+  - Check the trigger conditions
+  - Ensure the flow is **Enabled**
+
+## 5. Where to go next
+
+Once you’re comfortable with the basics, you can:
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+- Add more channels (e.g. Instagram, web chat)
+- Build more advanced flows using conditions and variables
+- Integrate with external tools using webhooks or APIs
+
+If you’re unsure what to do next, try asking the assistant:
+
+> “Help me design a simple onboarding flow for new contacts.”