# Getting Started

## Sign up

Visit <https://www.robodash.app/get-started> to sign up.&#x20;

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We only require an account name and an email address. Our sign-in process is passwordless.&#x20;
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### My first dashboard

After signing up you're immediately greeted by your first dashboard. Click on **+ add widget** to add your first widget.

Give it a name and decide on a widget type. Try adding an **uptime monitor** to monitor uptime of your app.&#x20;

Your widget should immediately appear in your dashboard. Hover over the widget and click the little **cog icon** to edit it's properties. Here you can set it up with a URL to periodically check.

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Don't worry if it doesn't turn green right away, checks happen every 5 minutes. Your widget will be refreshed automatically, no need to keep hitting refresh!
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Try adding a couple more widgets. You can order your widgets any way you like.