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

# Create Your First Form

> Build your first form in under 5 minutes. This guide walks you through creating, customizing, and publishing a form from start to finish.

Build your first form in under 5 minutes. This guide walks you through creating,
customizing, and publishing a form from start to finish.

<Note>
  Takes about 5 minutes
</Note>

## Step by Step

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign in to your dashboard">
    Go to your OrbitForms dashboard. If you don't have an account yet, you can sign up for free.

    <Tip>
      * Use Google or email to sign up
      * A team workspace is created automatically
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click &#x22;New Form&#x22;">
    From your Forms page, click the "New Form" button in the top right corner.

    <Tip>
      * You can also start from a template
      * Give your form a descriptive name
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your form type">
    Select between a Standard Form (all fields visible) or a Flow Form (one question at a time).

    <Tip>
      * Flow Forms have higher completion rates
      * Standard Forms work great for simple surveys
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your fields">
    Use the editor to add fields like email, text, dropdowns, and more. Drag to reorder.

    <Tip>
      * Mark important fields as required
      * Add descriptions to help users
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize the design">
    Match your brand by choosing colors, fonts, and adding your logo.

    <Tip>
      * Use your brand colors for consistency
      * Preview on different devices
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish and share">
    Click Publish to make your form live. Share via link or embed on your website.

    <Tip>
      * Copy the direct link to share anywhere
      * Use embed code for your website
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Explore the Editor" icon="gear" href="/getting-started/editor">
    Learn all editor features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Try Flow Forms" icon="eye" href="/getting-started/flow-forms">
    Build conversational forms
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  **Ready to start?**

  Create your free account and build your first form now.

  [Get Started Free →](https://orbitforms.ai/signup)
</Note>