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

# ⚡ Quickstart

> Build your first user-level profitability model in ~1 hour

## Quickstart

Use this guide to set up [**margin**](https://www.viewmargin.com) so you can track and analyze user-level unit economics.

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Below is the 4-step guide required to get your first profitability dashboard running.

## 1. Connect your event data sources (\~15 minutes)

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  Connect your product event data sources
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## 2. Connect your finance data sources (\~10 minutes)

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  Connect your finance data sources
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  We can "Build your first Dashboard" instantly => **We can do steps 3 & 4 for you.**

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  If you haven't already opted in and want help getting to first insights in **margin**, [contact us](mailto:hello@viewmargin.com) 🚀
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## 3. Data models: match finances to events (\~20 minutes)

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  Align your event data with cost and revenue lines
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## 4. Insights: Analyze your user-level profitability (\~10 minutes)

Finally, dig into your **unit economics** data. Evaluate profitability at the individual user or account level to uncover high-value segments and optimize costs.

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  Explore user-level margin metrics and identify areas for optimization
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