> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thunkable.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thunkable.com/snap-to-place/get-started.md).

# Getting Started

## Step 1. Sign in to Thunkable

Thunkable gives you a variety of ways to create your very own cross platform apps. To learn how to set up a Thunkable account, please read our article on signing in.

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[Signing In](/snap-to-place/get-started/signing-in.md)
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## Step 2. Check out your Thunkable Projects page

Choose how you want your projects to be laid out. Search and filter your projects.

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[Your Thunkable Projects Page](/snap-to-place/get-started/your-thunkable-projects-page.md)
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## **Step 3. Try Our Tutorials**

They exist! They are helpful! Thunkable tutorials cover both basic concepts and advanced features.  

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[Tutorials](/snap-to-place/get-started/tutorials.md)
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## **Step 4.** **Download the Thunkable Mobile App**

With the Thunkable Live mobile app, you can preview your apps directly on your personal devices. To learn more, please click below. 

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[Live Test your App](/snap-to-place/get-started/live-test.md)
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Click on one of the links below to download the Thunkable mobile app.

| [**Download for Android**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thunkable.live) | [**Download for iOS**](http://appstore.com/thunkablelive) |
| :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------: | :-------------------------------------------------------: |

If you don't have an iOS or Android device, you can [set up an emulator](/snap-to-place/emulators.md) on your computer that will display your apps.

## Step 5. Components

We have custom components and third-party integrations that you can drop directly into your projects. These components will allow you to build more advanced features.  

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[🛠️ Components](/snap-to-place/components.md)
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## Step 6. Blocks

The language of blocks is a visible programming language. By dragging and dropping blocks together, you can program your app. 

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[Blocks](/snap-to-place/blocks.md)
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