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title: "Getting Started"
description: "Create your account and set up your workspace."
lang: en
updated: 2026-11-01
source: "https://www.drilify.com/documentation/getting-started"
version: f3428cfd5c8d
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# Getting Started

This guide walks you through creating your Drilify account, navigating the dashboard, and using your first tool.

## Creating Your Account

:::steps
### Sign up
Visit the [sign-up page](https://www.drilify.com/sign-up) and enter your name, email, and password. You can also sign up using Google for a faster experience.

### Verify your email
Check your inbox for a verification email from Drilify. Click the link inside to verify your account. If you don't see the email, check your spam folder.

### Start your free trial
After verifying, you'll be guided through onboarding. Choose your plan and start your free trial with example data, no credit card required. You can explore every tool and understand the workflow before subscribing.

### Explore the dashboard
Once onboarding is complete, you'll land on your dashboard. A welcome dialog will highlight key areas to explore. You can dismiss it at any time.
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## Navigating the Dashboard

The Drilify dashboard is your central hub. The left sidebar contains all available tools organized by category. The top bar includes search, notifications, theme toggle, and your account menu.

- **Sidebar**, Click any tool to navigate to its page. You can collapse the sidebar for more screen space.
- **Search**, Use the search bar at the top to quickly find products, shops, or ads.
- **Notifications**, The bell icon shows unread messages and system updates.
- **Account menu**, Click your avatar to access settings, billing, and sign out.

:::callout info Example Data
When you first join, your dashboard includes example data so you can explore how each tool works before connecting your own store or running real searches. Look for the "How it works" button on each tool page for a guided tour.
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## Using Your First Tool

:::steps
### Open a tool
From the sidebar, click on any tool (e.g., [Product Library](https://www.drilify.com/documentation/product-library)) to open it.

### Apply filters
Use the filter panel to narrow down results by platform, category, price range, revenue, and more. Filters update results in real time.

### Analyze results
Browse the results table to see product details, revenue, and ad performance. Click any product for a deeper analysis.

### Save or export
Add products to your [Collections](https://www.drilify.com/documentation/collections) for later, or export data for external analysis.
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## Credits System

Most analytical tools in Drilify use a credit-based system. Each time you run an analysis (e.g., analyzing a Shopify store with Store Intellisense), a certain number of credits is deducted from your balance. Your credit balance is shown in the sidebar and resets based on your plan.

:::callout tip Next step
[Connect your Shopify store](https://www.drilify.com/documentation/connect-shopify) to unlock the full power of Drilify, including sales tracking and AI listing generation. You can also [connect your AI agent](https://www.drilify.com/documentation/agent-setup) to ask questions about your saved research.
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