# Quick start

Go from sign-up to your first post and your QKAP link in your Instagram bio in a few minutes.

Source: https://qkap.app/docs/quick-start

This guide takes you from a new account to a live page with your first post, shared in your bio. Already on Linktree, Wishlink or Stan? You can [import your page](https://qkap.app/docs/import-your-page) instead of starting from scratch.

## 1. Create your account

1. Go to [qkap.app/signup](https://qkap.app/signup).
2. Pick a **Username**. This becomes your link, like qkap.app/yourname. Use letters, numbers, dots and underscores (3 to 30 characters). QKAP tells you if it's available.
3. Enter your **Display name**. It's shown at the top of your page and you can change it later.
4. Enter your email and a password, or use **Continue with Google** if it's offered.
5. Tap **Create my page**.

You land on **Dashboard → Overview**, where a **Set up your page** checklist walks you through the rest.

## 2. Set up your profile

1. Open **Dashboard → Profile**.
2. Upload a **Profile photo**. Use the same one as your Instagram so followers know it's you.
3. Add a short bio under **About you**, like "Daily finds under ₹999 · Skincare & home".
4. Under **Social & contact**, add your Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp and other links.
5. Tap **Save changes**.

More detail: [Profile and bio](https://qkap.app/docs/profile-and-bio).

## 3. Create your first post

A post mirrors one reel or video and holds the products you mentioned in it.

1. Go to **Dashboard → Posts** and tap **New post**.
2. Add a **Cover image**. This is the square tile followers tap on your page. You can also use a product image as the cover.
3. Paste your reel caption or a short line in **Caption**. Followers can search it.
4. Optionally paste the **Link to the original post** so followers can rewatch it.
5. Under **Products in this post**, tap **Add a product** and paste your affiliate link. QKAP grabs the title, photo and price. Your link is saved exactly as pasted.
6. Tap **Publish post**, or **Save draft** to finish later.

Your post gets a number, like #1. Say it in your reel ("it's #1 in my bio") so followers can find it. More detail: [Numbered posts](https://qkap.app/docs/numbered-posts).

> On the Free plan you can keep up to 10 posts live with up to 30 products. [Premium](https://qkap.app/pricing) removes these limits.

## 4. Make it look like you (optional)

Open **Dashboard → Design** to pick a template, colours and fonts under **Theme settings**. Every change shows in a live preview and nothing goes live until you tap **Save**. See [Themes and design](https://qkap.app/docs/themes-and-design).

## 5. Share your link in your bio

1. On **Dashboard → Overview**, find **Your link in bio** and tap **Copy your link**.
2. In Instagram, go to **Edit profile → Links → Add external link**.
3. Paste your link and save.

The **Share your link** step on your checklist ticks off when your page gets its first visit. You can also download a **QR code** for your page from the overview.

## What to do next

- Publish a few more posts. The checklist suggests 3 to start, since a fuller feed gets more taps.
- Add a custom link in **Dashboard → Links** for anything that isn't a post.
- Group posts into [collections](https://qkap.app/docs/collections).
- Take the [dashboard tour](https://qkap.app/docs/dashboard-tour) to see everything else.

## Common questions

### Can I change my username later?

Yes, in **Dashboard → Settings**. Your link changes with it, so update your bio afterwards.

### Can followers see my drafts?

No. Only you can see drafts. Publish or schedule a post when you're ready.

### What if a store link doesn't fill in the details?

You can type the title and price yourself and upload a photo. Your link still works exactly as pasted.