Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with Audenci in 5 minutes. Learn the essential features to start creating and scheduling social media content.
Welcome to Audenci
Welcome to Audenci! This guide will help you get started with our AI-powered social media management platform in just 5 minutes.
Complete this quick start guide to unlock the full potential of Audenci and start creating amazing content immediately!
Audenci helps you create, schedule, and manage social media content across multiple platforms using the power of AI. Whether you're a solopreneur, marketing team, or agency, Audenci streamlines your social media workflow.
Step 1: Create Your Account
If you haven't already signed up, visit audenci.com and click 'Get Started'. You can sign up using:
- Google account (fastest option)
- Email magic link (no password needed)
We recommend using your work email if you plan to collaborate with a team later.
Step 2: Set Up Your Brand
After signing in, you'll be guided through a 5-step brand setup wizard:
- Choose your business type and industry
- Enter your brand name, upload a logo, and define your brand identity
- Define your target audience and customer personas
- Set up your content strategy and pillars
- Review your selections and launch your brand
Don't worry if you don't have all information ready - you can skip steps and complete them later in Brand Hub settings.
Social account connection and products/services are managed separately after onboarding - navigate to Social Accounts or Brand Hub > Offerings from the sidebar.
Step 3: Connect Your First Social Account
Connect at least one social media platform to start publishing content:
- Navigate to Social Accounts from the sidebar
- Click 'Connect Account' and select your platform
- Authorize Audenci to post on your behalf
- Select the account/page you want to connect
Supported platforms include Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and more.
For Instagram, you'll need a Business or Creator account to connect.
Step 4: Create Your First Post
There are two ways to create content in Audenci:
Option A: Use Quick Actions
- Click 'Create Post' from Quick Actions on your dashboard
- Or click 'Plan with AI' to generate a content calendar
- Enter your topic or idea
- Let AI generate content variations
- Choose your favorite and customize
- Schedule or publish immediately
Option B: Manual Post Creation
- Go to Calendar or Posts page
- Click 'Create Post'
- Write your caption and upload media
- Select platform and schedule time
- Click 'Schedule' or 'Publish Now'
Step 5: Meet Your AI Assistant
The AI Assistant is your personal content strategist, accessible from the right sidebar on any page. Click the chat icon in the right toolbar to open the AI panel.
You can ask the AI assistant questions about:
- Content ideas for your posts
- Help with writing captions and copy
- Suggestions for your content strategy
- Questions about how to use Audenci features
The AI Assistant understands your brand context and can help you create content that matches your brand voice and style.
Next Steps
Congratulations! You're now ready to use Audenci. Here's what to explore next:
- Browse the Content Calendar to see your scheduled posts
- Try different Content Wizards for various content types
- Explore the Media Library to organize your assets
- Check Analytics to track your performance
- Invite team members if you're working with others
Continue with our detailed tutorials to master each feature of Audenci!