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First steps
After signing in to Mincemeat for the first time, follow these steps to secure your account and start using the platform.
Before you start
- You have signed in to your Mincemeat account.
- You have access to the dashboard.
Steps
1. Secure your account
Protect your account by setting up two-factor authentication and saving your recovery codes.
- Go to your account settings.
- Select Two-Factor Authentication.
- Follow the setup flow using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password.
- Download or copy your recovery codes and store them somewhere safe.
2. Change your password
If you are using an initial password provided by your administrator, change it to a strong, unique password.
- Go to your account settings.
- Select Change Password.
- Enter your current password and a new password.
- Select Save.
3. Explore the dashboard
The dashboard shows your assigned resources:
- Cloud Instances: Any instances assigned to your account.
- Static Sites: Any static sites you have created or been granted access to.
- Headless CMS: Any content management projects you have created or have access to.
- Site Audit: Any site audit projects you have created to monitor public web pages.
Click on a resource to view its details, status, and configuration.
4. Deploy or set up your first resource
Depending on what your administrator has assigned, you can:
- Create a static site: Go to Static Sites and select Create a site.
- Set up a Headless CMS project: Go to Headless CMS to create a project and design a collection.
- Audit a website: Go to Site Audit and select Create a project to run an automated check on a public page.
- View your instances: Go to Instances and select View your instances.
5. Connect a custom domain (optional)
If you want to use your own domain name:
- Go to Domains.
- Follow the steps to connect a custom domain.
- Add the DNS records at your domain registrar.
What happens next
After completing these steps, your account is secure and you can start deploying and managing resources. Explore the documentation sections for detailed guidance on each feature.