> ## Documentation Index
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# PropManager Quickstart: Set Up Your Account in Minutes

> Create your account, add your first property, invite a tenant, and activate rent collection — everything you need to get up and running with PropManager.

This guide walks you through the essential setup so you can go from sign-up to a fully configured property in minutes. By the end, you'll have a live property on your dashboard, a tenant invited to their portal, and rent collection ready to go.

<Tip>
  PropManager offers a **free 30-day trial** with access to every feature — tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance requests. Explore the full platform before you commit.
</Tip>

<Note>
  No credit card is required to start your trial. You won't be asked for payment details until you're ready to subscribe.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up for your free trial">
    Go to [app.propmanager.com/signup](https://app.propmanager.com/signup) and create your account. Enter your name, work email address, and a password, then click **Create Account**.

    Your 30-day free trial starts immediately — no credit card needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify your email address">
    Check your inbox for a verification email from PropManager. Click the **Verify Email** button inside the message.

    If you don't see it within a couple of minutes, check your spam folder. You can also request a new verification email from the sign-in page.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your first property">
    After verifying your email, you'll land on the **Properties** dashboard. Click **Add Property** and fill in the details:

    * **Property name** — a label you'll recognize (e.g., "Oak Street Duplex")
    * **Address** — full street address including city, state, and ZIP
    * **Property type** — choose from:
      * `Single-family` — one residential unit
      * `Multi-unit` — apartment buildings, duplexes, triplexes, etc.
      * `Commercial` — retail, office, or mixed-use spaces

    Click **Save Property** when you're done. The property appears on your dashboard immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite your first tenant">
    Open the property you just created and click **Tenants → Invite Tenant**. Enter the tenant's email address and click **Send Invite**.

    Your tenant will receive an email prompting them to create their portal account. Once they accept, they appear as **Active** on your tenant list and can submit maintenance requests, view their lease, and make payments.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up rent collection">
    From the tenant's profile, click **Rent Collection → Configure**. Enter the following:

    * **Payment amount** — the monthly rent due
    * **Due date** — the day of the month rent is expected (e.g., the 1st)
    * **Accepted payment methods** — ACH bank transfer, debit card, or credit card

    Click **Save**. PropManager will automatically send payment reminders to your tenant before each due date and apply late fees if a payment is missed, based on the policy you set.
  </Step>

  <Step title="You're all set">
    Your property is live, your tenant is invited, and rent collection is configured. Here's where to go next:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Tenant Screening" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/features/tenant-screening">
        Run background checks and credit reports on new applicants before you sign a lease.
      </Card>

      <Card title="Maintenance Requests" icon="wrench" href="/features/maintenance-requests">
        Learn how tenants submit work orders and how you assign jobs to vendors.
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>