# Getting started

Understand your goals, your tools, and how to begin safely.

<h2 align="center"><strong>🟩 Step 1. Define your purpose</strong></h2>

Decide **why** you are using this system — for example:

* To monitor your child’s phone safely, or
* To manage company-owned work devices.

> ⚖️ **Before continuing:** Make sure your purpose complies with the Disclaimer and Acceptable Use Policy.

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<h2 align="center"><strong>🟦 Step 2. Understand the system</strong></h2>

The system includes three main components:

* **Agent App** — installed on the target (monitored) device
* **Admin App** — installed on your phone for management
* **Dashboard** — the web portal for viewing and controlling

> 🔐 **Important:** You must **physically own and access** the target device.\
> Remote installation is not allowed and may violate laws. Read [Install guides](/support/guide/admin-app/install-guides.md)

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<h2 align="center"><strong>🟨 Step 3. Ensure legal and safe use</strong></h2>

Always use the system within legal and ethical boundaries.\
You are responsible for ensuring that all monitored devices belong to you or that you have consent from the device user.

> ⚠️ **Review:** Read the Legal Policy before enabling tracking or logging features. Read all privace policies, disclaimer.

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<h2 align="center"><strong>🟧 Step 4. Begin setup</strong></h2>

Create your account on the Dashboard.\
Then install the **Agent App** on your device and sign in using the same account.

> 🚀 **Continue:** Visit dashboard link to register new account firstly: [Dashboard](/support/quick-access/dashboard.md). After that you can have a OTP key and then when you install the Agent app on the target devices, you can enter the OTP code.

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<h2 align="center"><strong>🟪 Step 5. Get help when needed</strong></h2>

If you encounter any issues, visit the Support Center or check the FAQ.

> 💬 **Still need assistance?** Contact Support Team or see Troubleshooting Tips.


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