# Stratofusion Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Stratofusion in 5 minutes!

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## Step 1: Sign In (30 seconds)

1. Go to **https://stratofusion.com** (or your deployment URL)
2. Click **"Sign In"**
3. Enter your email and password
4. Click **"Continue"**

✅ You're now signed in!

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## Step 2: Connect Your First Cloud Service (2 minutes)

### Option A: Google Drive

1. Click **"Connect Service"** in the header
2. Select **"Google Drive"**
3. Click **"Allow"** on the Google authorization page
4. You'll be redirected back to Stratofusion

### Option B: OneDrive

1. Click **"Connect Service"** in the header
2. Select **"OneDrive"**
3. Click **"Yes"** on the Microsoft authorization page
4. You'll be redirected back to Stratofusion

### Option C: Dropbox

1. Click **"Connect Service"** in the header
2. Select **"Dropbox"**
3. Click **"Allow"** on the Dropbox authorization page
4. You'll be redirected back to Stratofusion

✅ Your first service is connected!

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## Step 3: Browse Your Files (1 minute)

1. **Select your service** from the service selector
2. **Browse folders** by clicking folder names
3. **View files** in the file list
4. **Sort files** by clicking column headers

✅ You can now see all your files!

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## Step 4: Try a File Operation (1 minute)

### Copy a File

1. **Select a file** by clicking its checkbox
2. **Click "Copy"** in the toolbar
3. **Choose destination** (same or different service)
4. **Click "Copy"** to start
5. **Watch progress** in the dialog

✅ You've copied your first file!

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## Step 5: Search Across Services (30 seconds)

1. **Click the search icon** 🔍 in the toolbar
2. **Enter a search term** (e.g., "report")
3. **Select services** to search
4. **Click "Search"**
5. **View results** from all services

✅ You can now search across all your cloud storage!

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## Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these features:

### Connect More Services
- Add OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, pCloud, or Jupiter.
- Connect multiple accounts from the same service.
- Manage all your cloud storage in one place.

### Try Advanced Features
- **Scheduled Backups** - Automate your backup workflows.
- **Batch Operations** - Copy, move, or delete multiple files at once.
- **Full-Text Search** - Search inside document contents (Premium).
- **Folder Uploads** - Upload entire folder structures.

### Customize Your Experience
- **Set preferences** - Configure default settings.
- **Organize files** - Create folder structures.
- **Schedule backups** - Protect important files.

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## Common First Tasks

### Task 1: Backup Important Files

1. Select files to backup
2. Click "Backup"
3. Choose destination
4. Set schedule (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly)
5. Click "Create Backup"

### Task 2: Consolidate Files from Multiple Services

1. Search for files across all services
2. Select files to consolidate
3. Click "Copy" or "Move"
4. Choose a single destination service
5. Start the operation

### Task 3: Upload Files from Your Computer

1. Click "Upload"
2. Select files or folders
3. Choose destination service and folder
4. Click "Upload"
5. Monitor progress

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## Tips for New Users

### 🎯 Start Small
- Try operations with a few files first.
- Get comfortable with the interface.
- Gradually increase batch sizes.

### 🔒 Security First
- Review connected services regularly.
- Use strong passwords.
- Enable two-factor authentication.

### 📊 Monitor Operations
- Watch progress indicators.
- Check the Jobs page for scheduled tasks.
- Review Activity Logs for history.

### 💡 Use Keyboard Shortcuts
- **Ctrl+R** or **F5** - Refresh file list.
- **Ctrl+A** - Select all files.
- **Escape** - Close dialogs.

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## Troubleshooting Quick Fixes

### Can't connect a service?
- ✅ Check your internet connection.
- ✅ Try a different browser.
- ✅ Clear browser cache and cookies.

### Files not showing?
- ✅ Click the refresh button.
- ✅ Check if you're in the correct folder.
- ✅ Verify service is connected.

### Operation failed?
- ✅ Check the error message.
- ✅ Verify you have permissions.
- ✅ Try again with fewer files.

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## Getting Help

- **📖 Full User Guide** - See [USER_GUIDE.md](USER_GUIDE.md).
- **🏗️ Architecture Docs** - See [ARCHITECTURE.md](ARCHITECTURE.md).
- **🧪 Testing Guide** - See [TESTING.md](TESTING.md).
- **💬 Support** - Contact through your profile.

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## What's Next?

### Explore the Documentation
- [User Guide](USER_GUIDE.md) - Complete feature guide.
- [Backup Feature](BACKUP_FEATURE.md) - Automated backups.
- [Search Functionality](./SEARCH_FEATURES.md) - Advanced search.

### Join the Community
- Share feedback.
- Request features.
- Report issues.

### Upgrade to Premium
- Full-text search.
- Larger file limits.
- Priority support.
- Advanced features.

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**Congratulations!** 🎉 You're now ready to use Stratofusion to manage all your cloud storage in one place.

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**Last Updated:** 2025-10-15
**Estimated Time:** 5 minutes
**Difficulty:** Beginner