Getting started
Getting started
From zero to your first recipe: sign in to your account, get to know the dashboard, and start formulating.
Your first day in AreaCacao in three moves: sign in to your account, get familiar with the dashboard, and create your first formula. This section walks you through each one.
Where to start
Create and access your account
How do I sign in for the first time, and what do I do if I forgot my password?
Dashboard tour
What does the home screen show me, and what does each card mean?
The recommended path
- Sign in to your account. Go to
https://app.areacacao.comand sign in with your email and password. The first time, you'll complete a short onboarding to tailor AreaCacao to your business. - Look at the dashboard. It's your starting point: you'll see your activity, your AI credits, and your current plan at a glance.
- Create your first recipe. Click Create in the sidebar (or New recipe in the My recipes list) and choose in the What do you want to formulate? selector: start from scratch, with the Filling formulator —the flagship tool— or with the Chocolate formulator.
Before you touch anything, if you want to understand how the screen is organized, head over to The interface.