# Quick Start
This guide will help you set up VitalSentinel and start monitoring your website in just a few minutes.
## Step 1: Create Your Account [#step-1-create-your-account]
1. Go to [app.vitalsentinel.com](https://app.vitalsentinel.com)
2. Click **Create a free account**
3. Enter your email and create a password
4. Check your email and click the verification link
## Step 2: Create a Workspace [#step-2-create-a-workspace]
After logging in, you'll be prompted to create a workspace:
1. Enter a name for your workspace (e.g., "My Company")
2. Select a plan:
* **Free** - Perfect for getting started (1 domain)
* **Starter** - For small websites (3 domains)
* **Lite** - For professionals (5 domains)
* **Standard** - For agencies (25 domains)
* **Advanced** - For large organizations (50 domains)
3. Click **Create Workspace**
You can always upgrade your plan later as your needs grow.
## Step 3: Add Your Domain [#step-3-add-your-domain]
1. Enter your website URL (e.g., `https://example.com`)
2. Click **Add Domain**
3. VitalSentinel will verify your domain is accessible
Once added, VitalSentinel immediately starts:
* Discovering and scanning your sitemap
* Collecting Core Web Vitals data (CrUX)
* Running Lighthouse tests on your homepage (mobile and desktop)
* Monitoring uptime (homepage availability checks)
* Checking SSL certificate status and expiration
* Monitoring domain expiration
* Monitoring robots.txt for changes
## Step 4: Install Tracking Scripts (Optional) [#step-4-install-tracking-scripts-optional]
To collect real user performance data, add the RUM script to your website:
```html
```
For web analytics, also add:
```html
```
Find your tracking ID in **Domain Settings** → **Real User Monitoring (RUM)** or **Web Analytics**.
### Where to Add the Scripts [#where-to-add-the-scripts]
Add the scripts to the `` section of your HTML, or use your platform's integration:
* **WordPress** - Use a header scripts plugin or add via `wp_enqueue_script()` in your theme
* **Shopify** - Go to **Settings** → **Custom code** and add to the Head section, or edit `theme.liquid` directly
* **Next.js** - Use the `next/script` component in your root `layout.tsx` or page components
* **React** - Add to `index.html` in the public folder
## Step 5: Connect Google Integrations (Optional) [#step-5-connect-google-integrations-optional]
For complete technical SEO and traffic insights, connect your Google account:
1. Click **Integrations** in the workspace sidebar
2. Click **Connect Google Account**
3. Authorize access to Google Analytics and Search Console
4. Return to your domain and link the properties
## What's Next? [#whats-next]
Learn about all configuration options
Get notified when issues occur
Discover all monitoring capabilities
## Verify Your Setup [#verify-your-setup]
After installing the scripts, visit your website and check the VitalSentinel dashboard:
1. Go to your domain's **Overview** page
2. Within a few minutes, your first data should appear.
If you don't see data after 30 minutes, open your browser's Developer Tools → Network tab and confirm the scripts are loading.