> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dodonate.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart Guide: Set Up Your Do Donate Account and Go

> Learn how to create your Do Donate account, explore campaigns, and make your first donation or launch your first fundraiser in just a few steps.

This guide walks you through everything you need to get up and running with Do Donate. In just a few minutes you'll have an account, know how to find campaigns worth supporting, and be ready to make your first donation or launch your first fundraiser.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Start by signing up for a free Do Donate account. All you need is your name, an email address, and a password. Head over to the [Create Account](/create-account) guide for a full walkthrough of the sign-up process.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore campaigns">
    Once you're signed in, browse the campaigns currently raising funds on the platform. You can search by keyword, filter by category, or check out featured campaigns on the homepage. Visit the [Finding Campaigns](/guides/finding-campaigns) guide to learn how to narrow down results and discover causes you care about.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make a donation or start a fundraiser">
    Ready to take action? Choose your path:

    * **Make a donation** — Open any active campaign, choose your donation amount, and complete the secure checkout. You'll receive an email confirmation once your donation is processed.
    * **Start a fundraiser** — Create your own campaign page by adding a title, description, goal amount, and cover image. Publish it and share the link with your network to start collecting donations.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You can do both — donate to campaigns you love *and* run your own fundraiser, all from the same account.
</Tip>

## Explore further

Dive deeper into donating and fundraising with these focused guides.

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  <Card title="Making a Donation" icon="heart" href="/guides/making-a-donation">
    Learn how to find a campaign and complete your first donation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a Campaign" icon="flag" href="/guides/create-campaign">
    Step-by-step instructions for launching your own fundraiser.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>