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

# Quickstart

> Get started with GREENZERO Journey in minutes

This guide will help you get started with GREENZERO Journey by adding your first product and understanding where to go next.

## Step 1: Create Your Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Visit [journey.greenzero.eu](https://journey.greenzero.eu) and click the "Sign Up" button. Enter
    your email address and create a secure password.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Email">
    Check your inbox for a verification email from GREENZERO Journey and click the verification
    link.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete Profile">
    Fill in your organization details when prompted. This information helps us tailor the experience
    to your industry.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 2: Add Your First Product

Once you've logged in, you'll be directed to your dashboard. Let's add your first product:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Products">
    Click on "Products" in the main navigation menu, then select "Add Product".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Import Method">
    GREENZERO Journey offers three ways to add a product:

    <AccordionGroup>
      <Accordion icon="link" title="Import by URL">
        <Steps>
          <Step title="Navigate to Products">
            Go to the **Products** section in your GREENZERO Journey dashboard
          </Step>

          <Step title="Add Product">Click the **Add Product** button</Step>
          <Step title="Select URL Import">Select **Add by URL** from the dropdown menu</Step>

          <Step title="Enter URL">
            Enter the complete URL of the specific product page you want to analyze
          </Step>

          <Step title="Import">Click **Import** to start the analysis process</Step>

          <Step title="Review Extracted Data">
            Our AI will automatically extract product information including name, description, and available
            images
          </Step>

          <Step title="Confirm Details">
            Review the extracted information and make any necessary adjustments before confirming
          </Step>
        </Steps>

        The system will crawl the provided URL, extract product information, and create a new product entry with preliminary data. You'll be able to review and refine this information before finalizing the product.

        <Tip>
          For best results, use URLs that contain detailed product specifications and material information.
        </Tip>

        <Info>
          Want to analyze an entire online shop? While the URL import method is designed for individual
          products, GREENZERO Journey also supports bulk shop analysis as a separate process. See the
          **Portfolio Analysis** documentation for details on analyzing complete product catalogs.
        </Info>
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion icon="file" title="Import by File">
        <Steps>
          <Step title="Prepare Your File">
            Create a CSV, Excel, or JSON file with your product details. Templates are available in the
            import section.
          </Step>

          <Step title="Navigate to Files">
            Go to the **Files** section in your GREENZERO Journey dashboard
          </Step>

          <Step title="Upload File">
            Drag and drop your file or click to browse and select it from your computer
          </Step>

          <Step title="Wait for Upload">Wait for the upload to complete</Step>

          <Step title="Process File">
            Choose how to process your file: **Option 1: Direct Import** - Click **Import** and select the
            appropriate import type - Map your file's columns to GREENZERO Journey's product attributes -
            Click **Import** to process your file **Option 2: AI-Assisted Import** - Navigate to the AI Chat
            interface - Reference your file with the `@file` syntax: `Please import the product data from
                            @filename.xlsx` - Follow the AI's guidance through the import process
          </Step>
        </Steps>

        <Info>
          Bulk imports support up to 100 products at once. For larger catalogs, contact support for
          assistance.
        </Info>
      </Accordion>

      <Accordion icon="message" title="Import by Description">
        <Steps>
          <Step title="Navigate to Products">
            Go to the **Products** section in your GREENZERO Journey dashboard
          </Step>

          <Step title="Add Product">Click the **Add Product** button</Step>

          <Step title="Select Description Import">
            Select **Add by Description** from the dropdown menu, or click the **AI Assistant** button
          </Step>

          <Step title="Describe Your Product">
            Provide a detailed description of your product, including: - Product name and category -
            Materials and components - Approximate weights or dimensions - Manufacturing location (if known)

            * Any other relevant details
          </Step>

          <Step title="Review Generated BOM">
            The AI will generate a bill of materials based on your description. Review and adjust as needed.
          </Step>

          <Step title="Create Product">Click **Create** to generate the product entry</Step>
        </Steps>

        <Tip>
          The more detailed your description, the more accurate your environmental assessment will be.
          Include material types, weights, manufacturing locations, and transportation methods when
          possible.
        </Tip>
      </Accordion>
    </AccordionGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 3: Review Your First LCA

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access LCA Results">
    Once your product is added, GREENZERO Journey will automatically generate an initial Life Cycle
    Assessment. Click on your product name to view the results.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Understand Impact Categories">
    Review the eight environmental impact categories and their values. Click on any category to
    learn more about what it measures and how it's calculated.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Identify Improvement Areas">
    Scroll down to the "Hotspots" section to see which materials or processes contribute most to
    your product's environmental impact.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

Now that you've added your first product, here are some recommended next steps:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Refine Your Product Data" icon="pencil" href="/product-management/bill-of-materials">
    Add more detailed information to your product's Bill of Materials for more accurate results
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add Packaging Information" icon="box" href="/product-management/packaging">
    Document your product's packaging to include its environmental impact
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore Portfolio Insights" icon="chart-mixed" href="/insights/portfolio-insights">
    As you add more products, gain valuable insights across your entire portfolio
  </Card>

  <Card title="Learn About Impact Categories" icon="leaf" href="/insights/impact-categories/global-warming-potential">
    Deepen your understanding of the environmental impacts being measured
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Need help? Click the chat icon in the bottom right corner of your GREENZERO Journey dashboard for
  immediate assistance, or email [support@greenzero.eu](mailto:support@greenzero.eu).
</Note>