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

# Quickstart

> Set up Caret in less than 5 minutes.

Get started with Caret by setting up your workspace, connecting your tools, and recording your first meeting.

## Prerequisites

* A Google or Microsoft account
* Caret Desktop App (Recommended)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Sign in at [caret.so](https://caret.so). Caret will create your profile and initial workspace using your work email.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete onboarding">
    Follow the setup guide to configure your profile:

    <Accordion title="Setup Details">
      1. **Profile**: Enter your name and role. 2. **Workspace**: Name your team's
         shared space. 3. **Calendar**: Connect Google or Outlook so Caret can sync
         with your meetings.
    </Accordion>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Record a meeting">
    Caret detects meetings automatically, or you can start one manually.

    <Tabs>
      <Tab title="Automatic">
        Caret shows upcoming meetings in the sidebar. Click **Start** to begin
        with the Live Assistant.
      </Tab>

      <Tab title="Manual">
        Click **Record** in the sidebar for unscheduled calls. You can link it to
        a calendar event later.
      </Tab>
    </Tabs>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review">
    Once the meeting ends, Caret processes the recording:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Summary" icon="file-text">
        Review AI-generated summaries and action items.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Sync" icon="arrows-rotate">
        Send notes and tasks to Slack, Notion, or your CRM.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Enable **Auto-detect meetings** in Settings to get notified as soon as a
  meeting starts.
</Tip>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Core Concepts" icon="lightbulb" href="/core-concepts">
    Learn how Caret organizes your meetings and shared memory.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live Assistant" icon="sparkles" href="/features/live-assistant">
    Set up real-time suggestions and context triggers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>