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title: "Getting Started - Dans"
canonical: "https://help.scopious.co.nz/space/KB/161415169/Getting%20Started%20-%20Dans"
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## [Register an account](https://scopious.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/16777229)

The first step is to signup for an account. This process does require a credit card but don’t worry you wont be charged until you add a device or gateway to our platform.

## [Add your first gateway](https://scopious.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/17858572)

Before you can add devices you must have a gateway in range for your devices to send their data to. You can choose to purchase and add your own gateway or if you are in an area that is covered by one of our coverage providers you can use their gateway for free! <u>**See more on coverage providers here.**</u>

## [Add your first device](https://scopious.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/17563654)

We have a list of approved devices which you can add to our platform easily. If your device is not on our approved devices list you will need to contact our support team for further assistance.

## [Build your first dashboard](https://scopious.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/17727500)

You are now ready to build your first dashboard! Let’s go!

## [Create an alert](https://scopious.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/21725199)

Our alerting allows you to get an alert when you need it. Create your first alert or checkout our [alert examples](https://scopious.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KB/pages/22020149)!