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

# Quickstart

> Get Matproof set up and your first compliance framework running in under 30 minutes.

## 1. Create your account

Sign up at [app.matproof.com](https://app.matproof.com). You can start with a free trial — no credit card required.

After signing up, you'll be guided through the initial setup wizard.

## 2. Select your frameworks

Choose the compliance frameworks your organization needs to address:

* **DORA** — Digital Operational Resilience Act (EU financial services)
* **ISO 27001** — Information security management
* **SOC 2** — US/international trust service criteria
* **NIS2** — Network and Information Security Directive
* **GDPR** — General Data Protection Regulation
* **CSRD** — Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

<Tip>
  Start with the framework tied to your nearest audit deadline. You can add more frameworks at any time.
</Tip>

## 3. Generate your policies

Matproof uses AI to generate a complete policy set pre-mapped to your selected frameworks.

1. Navigate to **Policies** in the sidebar
2. Click **Generate policies**
3. Review and customize each policy
4. Publish when ready

Policies are bilingual (German and English) by default.

## 4. Connect your tools

Link your existing tech stack for automated evidence collection:

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  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github">
    Code security, access controls
  </Card>

  <Card title="Google Workspace" icon="google">
    User management, access logs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Jira" icon="jira">
    Incident tracking, change management
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Don't have integrations set up yet? You can upload evidence manually using the evidence upload feature while you configure integrations.
</Note>

## 5. Set up vendor risk management

If you have third-party vendors or suppliers:

1. Go to **Vendor Risk** → **Add vendors**
2. Import from CSV or add manually
3. Assign risk categories and questionnaire templates
4. Send questionnaires — vendors respond via a secure portal

## 6. Run your first risk assessment

Navigate to **Risk Management** and run a gap assessment against your selected framework. Matproof will show you:

* Controls that are fully met
* Controls with evidence gaps
* Recommended remediation steps

## What's next?

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  <Card title="CSRD Module" icon="leaf" href="/csrd/overview">
    Setting up supplier ESG data collection for CSRD/ESRS reporting.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vendor Risk" icon="truck" href="/features/vendor-risk">
    Managing your supplier base and Art. 28 register.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>