> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.protecto.ai/getting-started/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.protecto.ai/getting-started/protecto-overview/introduction/quickstart-guide.md).

# Quickstart Guide

### `Logging into the Protecto Free Trial` 

If you're interested in trying out Protecto, you can sign up for a free trial at <https://www.protecto.ai/request-trial>. During the free trial, you can access the Protecto platform to explore and evaluate its features. The length of the trial period is 14 days. Just keep in mind that during the trial period, you may have limited access to all the features.

You have the option to register using your Google or Microsoft account, or alternatively, you can create your personal user account within Protecto.

Here is the short video of getting started with Protecto free trial: [https://youtu.be/k67pcfRL2Do](<https://youtu.be/k67pcfRL2Do&#xD;&#xA;>)


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