# Getting started (/docs/getting-started)

> Create a ServerMetry account, set up an organization, and add your first server.



## 1. Create an account [#1-create-an-account]

Open [servermetry.com/login](https://servermetry.com/login) and sign in with email OTP or a passkey. There is no password login.

## 2. Create an organization [#2-create-an-organization]

After the first sign-in, onboarding asks you to create an organization. All servers, alerts, and billing belong to that organization.

## 3. Add a server [#3-add-a-server]

In the dashboard:

1. Go to **Servers** → **Add server**
2. Give the server a name (and optional project)
3. Copy the generated install command — it already includes your API URL and server key

## 4. Install the agent [#4-install-the-agent]

Run the install command on the target host. Details for Linux/macOS and Windows are in [Agent install](/docs/agent).

Once the agent reports in, the server status updates in the dashboard (typically within one minute).

## 5. Optional next steps [#5-optional-next-steps]

* Configure [alert rules](/docs/alerts) and notification channels
* Connect [MCP](/docs/mcp) so Cursor or Claude can query your fleet
* Review plan limits under **Billing** if you need more servers