# Quick start guide

## 1. Sign in

1. Check your inbox for an Accessia welcome email containing a temporary password
2. Go to [cloud.accessia.com](https://cloud.accessia.com/) and sign in
3. You’ll be asked to set a new password and set up Multi-factor authentication (MFA) if it’s enabled for your organization

## 2. Connect to a people directory

Skip this step if you're manually adding users and groups to Accessia

1. Go to **Integrations** and follow the steps to add Microsoft Entra ID or Okta

## 3. [Add and configure users and groups](https://docs.accessia.com/users-and-groups/adding-users-and-groups)

## 4. Set up a site

1. [Set up a site and floor plan](https://docs.accessia.com/site-setup/sites-basics)
2. [Place and preconfigure Hubs](https://docs.accessia.com/site-setup/adding-hubs)
3. [Place and configure doors](https://docs.accessia.com/site-setup/adding-doors)
4. Place and configure cameras
5. Place and preconfigure **beacons**
6. [Create and manage access schedules](https://docs.accessia.com/setting-access/access-schedule-basics)
7. [Set up booking-based access](https://docs.accessia.com/setting-access/booking-based-access)
8. [Set up visitor management](https://docs.accessia.com/visitor-management/visit-templates)

## 5. Deploy hardware

1. [AI Security Hub installation guide](https://app.gitbook.com/s/gMpDCc9niMPkEbpxDaD9/ai-security-hub-hub-v1/ai-security-hub-hub-v1-installation)
   1. Learn about [Hub visual states](https://app.gitbook.com/s/gMpDCc9niMPkEbpxDaD9/ai-security-hub-hub-v1/hub-visual-states)
2. [Reader installation guide](https://app.gitbook.com/s/gMpDCc9niMPkEbpxDaD9/accessia-reader/reader-installation)
   1. Learn about [Reader visual states](https://app.gitbook.com/s/gMpDCc9niMPkEbpxDaD9/accessia-reader/reader-visual-states)
3. Go to a real deployment from preconfigured hardware

## 6. Maximize Accessia

1. How to add third party video cameras
2. How to use **Events**
3. How to set up **Alerts**
4. How to use **Lockdown**
5. How to use **Reports**

## 7. Deploy to your organization

1. Roll out mobile credentials
2. Write cards