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---
title: "Quickstart"
description: "Deploy your documentation site and make your first change."
keywords: ["quickstart","deploy","get started","first steps","tutorial","setup","onboarding"]
---
Deploy a live documentation site in minutes and make your first edit.
## Deploy your site
Go to [mintlify.com/start](https://mintlify.com/start) and connect your GitHub account. Mintlify will create a repository and deploy your site to `https://<your-project-name>.mintlify.app`.
Find your URL on the **Overview** page of your [dashboard](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/).
## Make your first edit
<Tabs>
<Tab title="Web editor">
1. Open the [web editor](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/editor) in your dashboard
2. Edit the **Introduction** page description
3. Click **Publish** to deploy your changes
</Tab>
<Tab title="CLI">
1. Install the CLI: `npm i -g mint`
2. Clone your repository and open `index.mdx`
3. Update the description in the frontmatter
4. Run `mint dev` to preview at `http://localhost:3000`
5. Push your changes: `git add . && git commit -m "Update description" && git push`
</Tab>
</Tabs>
## Next steps
<CardGroup cols={2}>
<Card title="Web editor" icon="mouse-pointer-2" href="/editor/index">
Edit in your browser with live preview
</Card>
<Card title="CLI commands" icon="terminal" href="/installation">
Local development and validation tools
</Card>
<Card title="Custom domain" icon="globe" href="/customize/custom-domain">
Use your own domain
</Card>
<Card title="Navigation" icon="bars" href="/navigation">
Organize your documentation
</Card>
</CardGroup>