> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paintscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paintscout.com/support/getting-started/readme.md). # Getting Started Overview Learn the core setup steps, access basics, and first actions for getting started in PaintScout. {% hint style="success" %} **Start here:** Begin with [Implementation Guide](/support/getting-started/implementation-guide.md), then move to [Common Tasks](/support/getting-started/common-tasks.md). {% endhint %} Getting started in PaintScout is simple. Set up your account, learn how to access it, and complete the first tasks that get your team estimating faster. ## In This Section * [What is PaintScout?](/support/getting-started/what-is-paintscout.md) — Learn what PaintScout does and how it helps painting contractors * [Browser & Device Requirements](/support/getting-started/paintscout-browser-device-requirements.md) — Confirm the best browser and device setup for your team * [Implementation Guide](/support/getting-started/implementation-guide.md) — Set up company details, rates, templates, terms, and integrations * [Common Tasks](/support/getting-started/common-tasks.md) — Jump straight to the setup and estimating actions most teams do first * [How to Log In](/support/getting-started/how-to-log-in.md) — Access your account from the web * [Create a Home Screen Icon](/support/getting-started/how-to-create-a-home-screen-icon-on-your-mobile-device.md) — Add PaintScout to your phone or tablet for faster access * [Using PaintScout Offline](/support/getting-started/how-do-i-use-paintscout-offline.md) — Keep estimating when you lose internet access ## Recommended first reads * [Implementation Guide](/support/getting-started/implementation-guide.md) — Set up your account correctly from the start * [Common Tasks](/support/getting-started/common-tasks.md) — Handle the first actions most new teams need * [Estimating Overview](/support/estimating/estimating-with-paintscout.md) — Move into the full estimate workflow once setup is done --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://help.paintscout.com/support/getting-started/readme.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.