Getting Started with Graphic Gato
Set up your account quickly and create your first documentation space to begin organizing projects.
Prerequisites
Ensure you have:
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- A valid email address for account verification
- Optional: Team member emails for permissions setup
Review these requirements to avoid interruptions during setup.
Sign Up and Log In
Follow these steps to create your Graphic Gato account.
Visit the Dashboard
Navigate to https://dashboard.graphicgato.com in your browser.
Register Account
Click Sign Up and enter your email, password, and business name. Verify your email via the confirmation link sent to your inbox.
Log In
Return to the dashboard and enter your credentials. Enable two-factor authentication for added security.
Create Your First Documentation Space
Once logged in, set up a space for your projects.
New Space
Click New Space in the sidebar. Name it (e.g., "Project Alpha Docs") and select a template like "Website Project".
Customize Settings
Add a description, set visibility to "Private" or "Team", and choose your brand color (#9F35A4).
Save and Enter
Save the space. You'll land on the main editor interface.
Basic Interface Tour
The left sidebar shows your spaces, pages, and search. Use it to switch projects quickly.
- Spaces: List of documentation areas
- Pages: Nested hierarchy for organization
- Search: Find content instantly
Central area for creating pages with MDX, images, and embeds.
Key features:
- Live preview
- Component library
- Version history
Right panel for permissions, integrations, and exports.
Upload Initial Documents
Add your first files to the space.
Drag and Drop
In the editor, drag files (PDFs, images, ZIPs) directly into a page. They auto-upload to a media library.
Organize Media
Access Media Library to tag and categorize uploads.
For programmatic uploads, use this example:
const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('file', document.querySelector('input[type="file"]').files[0]);
formData.append('spaceId', 'your-space-id');
await fetch('https://api.graphicgato.com/upload', {
method: 'POST',
headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer YOUR_TOKEN` },
body: formData,
});
curl -X POST https://api.graphicgato.com/upload \
-H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \
-F "file=@/path/to/document.pdf" \
-F "spaceId=your-space-id"
Set Up User Permissions
Control access for your team.
Graphic Gato offers four roles:
| Role | View | Edit | Admin | Delete |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viewer | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Editor | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Admin | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Owner | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Invite Users
Go to Space Settings > Members and enter emails.
Assign Roles
Select role per user and send invites.
Verify Access
Ask users to log in and confirm permissions.
Next Steps
Explore Templates
Browse pre-built spaces for web design projects.
Integrate Tools
Connect with GitHub or Google Workspace.
Advanced Features
Customize workflows and automations.
Dive into your first space and start documenting. Check the Help Center for more guides.
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