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

# Quickstart

> Get started with Windback in 5 minutes.

# Quickstart

Get Windback up and running in five minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an Account">
    Sign up at [windbackai.com/register](https://windbackai.com/register) with email or Google OAuth.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Project & Get API Keys">
    After onboarding, create your first project. You'll receive two API keys:

    | Key Type   | Prefix | Use For                              |
    | ---------- | ------ | ------------------------------------ |
    | **Public** | `pub_` | Widget, cancel flow, webhooks        |
    | **Secret** | `sk_`  | Server-side SDK calls, dashboard API |

    <Warning>Keep your secret key safe. Never expose it in client-side code.</Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Your Payment Provider">
    Add a webhook URL in your payment provider's dashboard:

    ```
    https://api.windbackai.com/api/v1/webhooks/stripe/<your_public_key>
    ```

    Windback supports **Stripe**, **Razorpay**, **Paddle**, **Dodo Payments**, and custom webhooks.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add the Cancellation Widget (Optional)">
    Add the widget to your cancellation page to capture cancel reasons:

    ```html theme={null}
    <script
      src="https://api.windbackai.com/widget.js"
      data-api-key="pub_your_public_key"
      async
    ></script>
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Churn Events">
    Visit your [dashboard](https://windbackai.com/dashboard) to see incoming cancellations and failed payments. Each event shows customer details, cancel reason, and churn risk score.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate & Send Recovery Emails">
    Click on any churn event to generate AI recovery email variants. Review, edit if needed, and send. Track opens, clicks, and recoveries in real time.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/authentication">
    Learn about API keys and auth methods
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stripe Integration" icon="stripe" href="/integrations/stripe">
    Set up the Stripe webhook
  </Card>

  <Card title="Node.js SDK" icon="js" href="/sdks/node">
    Install the SDK for server-side use
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cancel Flow" icon="door-open" href="/features/cancel-flow">
    Set up the cancellation flow
  </Card>
</CardGroup>