> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alvahq.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Quick Start > Set up your Alva account and add your first company in under five minutes. Alva creates your account and pre-populates your company profile automatically — you just need a few details to get going. ## 1. Create your account Go to [alvahq.com](https://alvahq.com) and click **Get started**. 1. Enter your **email address**. 2. Enter your **name**, choose a **password**, and provide your **company website**. 3. Alva reads your website and automatically generates your company profile — including a description, products, and key context the AI uses to personalise its responses. 4. Your account is ready. ## 2. Add your first company Once you're in, head to **Companies** and click **Add company**. * Enter the company name and any details you have. * Attach contacts to the company by going to **Contacts** and linking them. * You can add as many contacts as needed and associate them with multiple deals. ## 3. Create a deal Go to **Deals** and click **Add deal**. * Link the deal to a company and contact. * Set the deal stage — Alva's pipeline starts at **Prospecting** and moves through to **Closed Won** or **Closed Lost**. * Alva will begin scoring your deal automatically as you add information. ## 4. Connect your email Go to **Settings → Email** and connect your inbox. Once connected, Alva reads your conversations and keeps your CRM up to date — surfacing commitments, next steps, and risks without manual entry. You don't need to connect your email right away, but the sooner you do, the more Alva can do for you. Most of the AI features work best with email connected. ## What's next? Invite colleagues and assign roles. Ask Alva about your pipeline in plain language. Find companies that match your ideal customer profile. Automate outreach with autonomous agents.