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# Start guide

A quick start guide to add your first project on Carbon Central

To get started, [sign up or sign in](https://carboncentral.app/) to your Carbon Central account.

### Step 1. Add your company

Click the "New Company" button. Then follow the steps to add your company name, logo, and choose your site name.  &#x20;

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After adding your first company, click "Launch"

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### Step 2. Add your first project

Next, click the "Create Project" button. Then follow the steps to create your first project using the form.

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After adding your first project, click "Launch"

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### Step 3. Edit any additional project information

After adding your project, use the edit options to make changes to project data.

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{% hint style="success" %}
:tada: **Congratulations! You have successfully added your first project!** &#x20;
{% endhint %}
