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

# Guided onboarding

> Set up PilotWatt using the in-app onboarding flow.

The fastest way to get started is the guided flow at [pilotwatt.app/onboarding](https://pilotwatt.app/onboarding) after you sign in.

## Steps

1. **Sign in** — Clerk authentication (email or supported social providers). Accept terms if prompted (alpha gate).
2. **Terms** — Accept the alpha terms of service.
3. **FoxESS** — API key and device serial. Live validation before you continue.
4. **Octopus** — API key, export MPAN, and export meter serial from the developer page.
5. **Scheduler** — Enable smart scheduler, set battery capacity, min export rate, and cheap window.
6. **Location** — Search for your town or postcode. Used for solar forecast and Octopus GSP region.
7. **Done** — Redirect to your dashboard.

<Tip>
  You can skip onboarding and connect later from **Settings**, but the guided flow catches common mistakes (wrong meter, invalid key) early.
</Tip>

## After onboarding

* Open **Home** to see live data and tonight's opportunity
* Open **Planner** to review tonight's schedule and solar forecast
* Confirm **Smart scheduler** is on in Settings if you want automatic daily schedules

Detailed credential steps:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connect FoxESS" icon="key" href="/getting-started/connect-foxess" />

  <Card title="Connect Octopus" icon="plug" href="/getting-started/connect-octopus" />
</CardGroup>