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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 your site
Go to [mintlify.com/start](https://mintlify.com/start) to connect GitHub and deploy your docs. Your site will be live at `<your-project-name>.mintlify.app`.
<Tip>
Using an AI coding tool? Add the [skill](/ai/skillmd) and [MCP server](/ai/model-context-protocol) for better results.
</Tip>
## Make your first change
<Tabs>
<Tab title="CLI">
<Steps>
<Step title="Install the CLI">
Requires [Node.js](https://nodejs.org/en) v20.17.0+.
```bash
npm i -g mint
```
</Step>
<Step title="Edit and preview">
Clone your repo, edit `index.mdx`, then preview:
```bash
mint dev
```
</Step>
<Step title="Deploy">
```bash
git add . && git commit -m "Update docs" && git push
```
</Step>
</Steps>
</Tab>
<Tab title="Web editor">
<Steps>
<Step title="Edit">
Open the [web editor](https://dashboard.mintlify.com/editor) and modify any page.
</Step>
<Step title="Publish">
Click **Publish** in the toolbar.
</Step>
</Steps>
</Tab>
</Tabs>
## Next steps
<Card title="Web editor" icon="mouse-pointer-2" horizontal href="/editor/index">
Edit and preview in your browser.
</Card>
<Card title="CLI commands" icon="terminal" horizontal href="/installation">
Validate links, accessibility, and OpenAPI specs.
</Card>
<Card title="Custom domain" icon="globe" horizontal href="/customize/custom-domain">
Use your own domain.
</Card>