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

# Quick start guide

> Get up and running with CCEW in under 5 minutes. Learn how to create, preview, and download your first certificate

This guide will walk you through creating your first CCEW form from start to finish. You'll be able to generate a compliant certificate in under 5 minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the CCEW form">
    Navigate to the [Generate](https://ccew.com.au/generate) page to access the CCEW form. You'll see a multi-section form with fields for all the required information.

    <Check>
      The form is optimised for both desktop and mobile devices.
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill out each section">
    Complete each section of the form with the relevant details. The form is
    divided into logical sections:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Customer details" href="/form-guide/sections/customer">
        Customer name and contact details
      </Card>

      <Card title="Installation details" href="/form-guide/sections/installation">
        Electrical installation information
      </Card>

      <Card title="Equipment" href="/form-guide/sections/equipment">
        Electrical equipment installed
      </Card>

      <Card title="Meters" href="/form-guide/sections/meters">
        Meter information and configuration
      </Card>

      <Card title="Installer details" href="/form-guide/sections/installer">
        Installer licence and contact information
      </Card>

      <Card title="Tester details" href="/form-guide/sections/tester">
        Tester licence and contact information
      </Card>

      <Card title="Test report" href="/form-guide/sections/test-report">
        Electrical testing results and safety checks
      </Card>

      <Card title="Certification" href="/form-guide/sections/certification">
        Final compliance declaration
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <Tip>
      Use the smart address search to quickly fill in property addresses and
      reduce errors.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview your form">
    Once you've filled out the form, click the "Preview PDF" button to see your
    completed CCEW form before downloading.

    <Info>
      The preview shows exactly how your final PDF will look, including all formatting and layout.
    </Info>

    <Warning>
      Always review the preview carefully to ensure all information is accurate before downloading.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an account">
    To download your completed form, you'll need to create a free account. This gives you 3 downloads per month at no cost.

    <Check>
      Account creation is fast and simple, and requires only an email address or Google account.
    </Check>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate your PDF certificate">
    Once signed in, click the "Download PDF" button to generate your completed
    CCEW form as a professional PDF certificate.

    <Info>
      PDF generation happens instantly on your device using local processing - no server delays or upload requirements.
    </Info>

    <Check>
      Your certificate will be generated with perfect formatting that meets NSW compliance standards.
    </Check>

    After generation, you can:

    * **Download** directly to your device with intelligent file naming
    * **Email** using automatic templates with customer details pre-filled
    * **Print** with optimised settings for A4 paper
    * \*\*Share \*\*to cloud storage or messaging apps

    <Tip>
      Pro users get unlimited downloads and additional features like address autocomplete and licence lookup.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage your account">
    Access your account settings to track download usage, manage your saved profiles, and update subscription details.

    <Info>
      By default, your form data is not saved to your account. You can toggle form saving on to enable form history, so you can review completed forms later.
    </Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Form navigation guide" icon="navigation" href="/form-guide/navigating-the-form">
    Learn about the form interface, progress tracking, and helpful features.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Best practices" icon="star" href="/examples/best-practices">
    Discover pro tips to maximize efficiency and avoid common mistakes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Account management" icon="user" href="/account/managing-your-account">
    Learn how to manage your account, profiles, and subscription.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="life-buoy" href="/support/troubleshooting">
    Find solutions to common issues and get help when needed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>