# Start guide

Lainwise automates purchase order processing from incoming email to export-ready data, so your team spends less time typing and makes fewer mistakes. This guide gets you from a new account to your first processed order, with a path that fits your role.

### Get a quick overview

Start here if you want to understand how Lainwise works before setting anything up.

* **Lainwise in 2 minutes** — Watch a short walkthrough of the dashboard, order review, and export flow. *(video — coming soon)*
* **Demo environment** — Explore a sample account with real orders and a sample product catalog. See how an order comes in, gets matched, and gets approved. *(link to demo)*
* **Live onboarding session** — Schedule a guided session with the Lainwise team. We'll walk through the setup together and show the most common workflows in action. *(schedule a call)*

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### Set up Lainwise for your organization

Once you have a feel for the product, the next step is getting your account ready for real orders.

#### Create your account

* Sign up with your work email.
* Create an organization for your company.
* You'll automatically receive your own Lainwise inbox: `organization@lainwise.com`

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#### Choose the guide that fits your role

**Administrator (IT or operations)** Responsible for the setup? Start here:

* Upload and manage your product catalog
* Configure validation rules *(price margins, quantity limits, exceptions)*
* Invite users and assign roles
* Set up export formats and ERP connection

**User (sales employee)** Processing orders day-to-day? Start here:

* Review your first order
* Check and approve line items
* Export to your ERP
* Tips for a fast daily workflow


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