# Quick Start Guide

Welcome to OpenCodeHub! This guide will help you navigate the platform and start collaborating in minutes.

## 1. Login
Navigate to your instance URL (e.g., `http://localhost:4321`) and log in with the admin credentials you created during installation.

![Login Screen](../../assets/login-screen.png)

## 2. Navigating the Dashboard
Your dashboard gives you a quick overview of:
- **Recent Repositories**: Projects you've worked on recently.
- **Your Pull Requests**: PRs requiring your attention.
- **Activity Feed**: What your team is doing.

## 3. Create a Repository
1. Click the **+** (Plus) icon in the top right navigation bar.
2. Select **New Repository**.
3. Enter a **Repository Name** (e.g., `my-awesome-project`).
4. Choose Visibility:
   - **Public**: Visible to everyone (if your instance allows it).
   - **Private**: Visible only to you and collaborators.
5. Click **Create Repository**.

## 4. Collaborate
1. **Invite Members**: Go to **Settings** > **Collaborators** to add team members.
2. **Create Issues**: Use the **Issues** tab to track tasks and bugs.
3. **Open Pull Requests**: Push a branch and open a PR to review code.

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## Next Steps

Now that you're exploring the UI, try pushing your first code:

👉 **[Create Your First Repository](first-repository.md)**