# Quick Start Guide

Community Data Platform is simplifying complex data for better decision-making. It tracks contributor interactions across platforms like GitHub, Git, Groups.io, and Twitter, providing analytics-driven insights and identifying key contributors and organizations for effective community support.

To get started, refer to this quick start guide.

### Sign in to the CDP Application

1. Visit <https://cm.lfx.dev/> login page.
2. Enter your credentials (username and password). If you cannot access it, raise a support ticket to the [support portal.](https://jira.linuxfoundation.org/plugins/servlet/desk/portal/4)

### Connect Your Data Sources

Connect a few data sources to see the data flowing on your CDP portal.

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It is preferable to use multiple data sources; however, if you start with only one, we recommend GitHub since it has a lot of developers' data, which we enhance by adding more data points for your use.
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1. Once logged in, you will see the projects you have access to under the [**My** **Project Groups**](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/community-management/project-groups-page) Tab. Raise a support ticket on the[ support portal](https://jira.linuxfoundation.org/plugins/servlet/desk/portal/4) if you do not see your project cards for your projects.
2. Click the **Settings** button under the project group that you want to onboard.

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3. Click **Integrations** for the project you want to onboard.

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4. Connect your preferred data sources to start pulling information. For more information, see [Integrations](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/community-management/integrations). If you need assistance, contact the onboarding team.

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5. Once the data sources are integrated, your workspace will soon be populated with your contacts and organization pages.

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The **Settings** CTA on the project cards is available only if you have admin access to your project. You cannot edit project settings for other project groups. If you don't see the **Settings** button for your projects, raise a support ticket on the[ support portal.](https://jira.linuxfoundation.org/plugins/servlet/desk/portal/4)
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### Search and View Projects

From the Project Groups page, click the **View Project(s) CTA** to explore details. For more information, see [Home Page](https://docs.linuxfoundation.org/lfx/community-management/project-groups-page).

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### Explore People and Organizations

1. Click **Overview** to find
   * Most active and most recent contributors
   * New organizations and the most active organizations.
   * New activities and top activities
2. From the left navigation, click **People** to explore and edit contributors on the dedicated people page.
3. Explore contributors by affiliation, engagement, and contribution time. Click on people for more details like location, work experience, and activities.

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3. In the left navigation, select **Organizations** to view insights on contributing organizations.
4. Analyze these organizations based on people or search by name. Click on an organization for more details, including description, contributors list, and activities.

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5. From the left navigation, click **Activities** to see a list of activities for the selected project, with the ability to filter them by various criteria.

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Congratulations! You've successfully navigated through the initial steps of **Community Data Platform**.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, refer to the help documentation or contact our support team.