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

# Quick Start

> Get your first automated tee time booking in 5 minutes

Follow these steps to set up your first automated tee time booking.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

* An AutoTee account ([sign up here](https://autotee.io))
* An account on a supported golf course's booking platform
* A payment method for booking searches (first booking is free!)

## Step 1: Add Your Golf Account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Accounts">
    Tap the **Accounts** tab in the navigation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select a Course">
    Search for and select the course you want to book. This determines the platform automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter Credentials">
    Enter your username/email and password for the booking platform.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Connection">
    We'll test the login to make sure it works. You'll see a success message when verified.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely. We only use them to book tee times on your behalf.
</Warning>

## Step 2: Create Your First Search

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select Course">
    Go to the **Searches** tab. Search for your course by name, city, or state and select it from the dropdown.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Date">
    Pick the date you want to play.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Time Range">
    Choose the earliest and latest tee times you'll accept, or select a preset like "Morning" or "Afternoon".
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Options">
    Set number of players (1-4) and holes (9 or 18).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Search">
    Click **Create Search** to start monitoring.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your first booking is completely free — no payment method needed! Set a wider time range to increase your chances.
</Tip>

## Step 3: Wait for Results

Once your search is running, AutoTee monitors for matching tee times and books automatically when one is found.

You'll receive notifications via:

* Email (if configured)
* SMS (if configured)
* Discord (if webhook configured)

<Info>
  AutoTee monitors continuously - even while you sleep. When a cancellation appears or a time opens up, we grab it instantly.
</Info>

## Step 4: Add a Payment Method

After your first free booking, you'll need a payment method for future searches. When you create your next search, you'll be prompted to add a card via Stripe's secure checkout. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link are all supported.

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Configure Notifications" icon="bell" href="/docs/guides/notifications">
    Set up email, SMS, or Discord alerts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account Setup" icon="user" href="/docs/guides/account-setup">
    Learn more about connecting your golf course accounts
  </Card>

  <Card title="Search Presets" icon="bookmark" href="/docs/guides/search-presets">
    Save favorite search settings for one-click reuse
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payments & Billing" icon="credit-card" href="/docs/guides/payments">
    Understand pricing tiers and payment details
  </Card>
</CardGroup>