> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://loggix.gitbook.io/indephr-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://loggix.gitbook.io/indephr-docs/getting-started.md). # Getting Started ### Overview Getting started with Indephr is designed to be simple and intuitive. Whether you are new to survey tools or switching from another platform, Indephr helps you quickly move from setup to meaningful insights without unnecessary complexity. This section guides you through the basic steps required to begin using Indephr, from accessing your account to understanding the platform and creating your first survey. *** ### What you can expect As you go through this section, you will learn how to: * Set up and access your Indephr account * Navigate the platform with confidence * Understand how surveys, responses, and reports are connected * Begin creating and managing your surveys Each step is structured to help you progress smoothly, even if you are using Indephr for the first time. *** ### How Indephr works Indephr follows a simple and structured workflow that allows you to move from collecting feedback to taking action: 1. **Create a survey**\ Define your questions and structure your survey based on what you want to learn. 2. **Share the survey**\ Send your survey to respondents using available distribution methods. 3. **Collect responses**\ Responses are gathered and organized automatically as participants complete the survey. 4. **Analyze results**\ View reports that highlight trends, patterns, and key insights. 5. **Take action and follow up**\ Use generated action plans to make improvements, and share summaries and outcomes with respondents. This end-to-end flow ensures that feedback is not only collected, but also used effectively. *** ### Before you begin Before creating your first survey, it is helpful to understand a few key concepts: * A **survey** is a set of questions designed to collect feedback * **Respondents** are the individuals who complete your survey * **Responses** are the answers submitted by respondents * **Reports** summarize and visualize collected data * **Action plans** provide guidance on what steps to take based on insights * **Summaries and follow-ups** keep respondents informed about outcomes Having a clear understanding of these concepts will help you use Indephr more effectively. *** ### Getting started flow To begin using Indephr, follow this general path: * Create your account * Log in to the platform * Explore the dashboard * Create your first survey Each of these steps is explained in detail in the pages that follow. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://loggix.gitbook.io/indephr-docs/getting-started.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.