Getting Started with LaunchPad: A Complete Guide
Learn how to set up your LaunchPad account and start shipping products faster with our comprehensive onboarding guide.
Welcome to LaunchPad! In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get up and running with our platform.
Setting Up Your Account
Getting started with LaunchPad takes just a few minutes. Here’s what you need to do:
- Sign up for a free trial - No credit card required
- Verify your email - Check your inbox for our welcome email
- Create your first project - Use our quick-start wizard
- Invite your team - Collaboration is key to shipping faster
Understanding the Dashboard
The LaunchPad dashboard is designed to give you a complete overview of your projects at a glance. Here are the key sections:
Projects Overview
The Projects Overview shows all your active projects with key metrics like deployment status, last activity, and team members.
Analytics Panel
Track important metrics like:
- Deployment frequency
- Build times
- Error rates
- Team productivity
Integrating with Your Tools
LaunchPad connects seamlessly with the tools you already use:
- GitHub/GitLab - Automatic deployments on push
- Slack - Real-time notifications
- Jira - Two-way issue syncing
- AWS/GCP/Azure - Cloud infrastructure management
Best Practices
Here are some tips to get the most out of LaunchPad:
“The teams that ship fastest are the ones with the clearest workflows.” — LaunchPad Engineering Team
- Set up automated tests before enabling auto-deploy
- Use feature flags for safer releases
- Monitor your analytics dashboard weekly
- Keep your integrations up to date
Next Steps
Now that you’re familiar with the basics, here are some resources to help you dive deeper:
- Check out our documentation for detailed guides
- Join our community Discord for support
- Schedule a demo call with our team
Happy shipping! 🚀