> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spendnexus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting started

# Quickstart Guide

Get your team up and running on SpendNexus in less than 5 minutes.

## 1. Set Your Base Currency

Before adding data, ensure your Organization's base currency is set correctly. This is the currency SpendNexus will use to normalize all your analytics.

1. Navigate to **Settings > Organization**.
2. Select your **Base Currency** (e.g., USD, EUR, GBP).
3. Click **Save Changes**.

## 2. Add Your First 5 Subscriptions

The fastest way to see the value of SpendNexus is to add your most common tools. We recommend starting with:

* Communication (Slack, Zoom)
* Infrastructure (AWS, Vercel)
* CRM/Sales (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Click the **+ Add Subscription** button on the Dashboard or Subscriptions page to begin.

> \[!TIP]
> Don't worry about being 100% accurate with cents yet—you can always refine the details later. Focus on the renewal dates!

## 3. Connect Slack

Enable automated alerts for your team by connecting your Slack workspace.

1. Go to **Settings > Alerts**.
2. Click **Connect Slack** and follow the OAuth flow.
3. Configure your first **Alert Rule** to notify a specific channel 7 days before any renewal.

## 4. Invite Your Team

SpendNexus is better with collaborators.

1. Go to **Settings > Members**.
2. Enter your colleagues' emails and assign them a role (Owner or Member).
3. Once they join, start assigning them as **Owners** of the tools they manage.

## 5. Explore Analytics

Once you've added a few subscriptions, head to the **Dashboard**. You'll see:

* Your **Total Monthly Spend**.
* A **Category Breakdown** of your costs.
* **Spend Trends** over time (as you add historical data).