> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stage3.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Admin Onboarding Guide

> Step-by-step checklist for owners configuring Stage3 for the first time

# Onboarding Guide for New Users

## 1. Register Your Organization

### Create the Owner Account

Navigate to `https://hq.stage3.app/register` to register your owner account. This account has full administrative rights across the entire organization.

### Set Up Your Organization

After registration, enter your organization name when prompted. Once submitted, you will land on your organization dashboard and can begin using Stage3 immediately.

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## 2. Configure Your Gemini API Key

### Create a Google AI Studio Account

1. Visit `https://aistudio.google.com/`
2. Register for a new account if you do not already have one

### Generate Your API Key

1. From the main dashboard, click **Dashboard** in the sidebar
2. In the Dashboard sidebar, select **API keys**
3. Click the **Create API key** button (top right)
4. In the popup dialog:
   * Enter a name for your key
   * Select a project (or create one in the dialog)
   * Click **Create Key**

### Copy Your API Key

Once created, the key appears in the dashboard. Copy it by either:

* Clicking the **copy** icon next to the key, or
* Clicking the key link to open a dialog with the full value ready to copy

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## 3. Add Your API Key to Stage3

### Navigate to API Settings

1. Return to your Stage3 dashboard
2. Click **Team Settings** in the sidebar
3. In the inner sidebar, select **API Keys**

### Configure the Gemini Integration

1. Locate the Google Gemini box and click **Add Key**
2. In the dialog:
   * Paste the copied API key into the **API key** field
   * Choose **Gemini 2.5 Flash** for the model
   * Toggle **Set as Default Provider** on
   * Click **Add API key**

Stage3 validates the token and saves it for immediate use.

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## 4. Invite Team Members

<Warning>
  The `/register` page is for creating new organizations only. Invite team members from within Stage3 so they join your existing workspace.
</Warning>

### Send Invitations

1. Click **Team Settings** in the main sidebar
2. On the Team Settings page, review your organization name and members list
3. Click **Invite Member**
4. In the dialog:
   * Enter the person's email address
   * Select their role:
     * **Administrator** – full read/write permissions across Stage3
     * **Member** – standard team permissions
   * Ensure each person receives the correct permission level
5. Click **Send Invitation**

Invited teammates receive an email with a link to join your organization.