hurtigstartguide

Hurtigstartguide is a concise document designed to help new users begin using a product or service quickly. It focuses on essential steps to reach a usable state with minimal effort. The term is widely used in software, hardware, cloud services, and web platforms, and is common in Danish and Nordic contexts, though the concept is universal. A hurtigstartguide often exists as a standalone file, an in-product onboarding screen, or a short online page.

Content typically includes: purpose, prerequisites, installation or signup, initial configuration, first-use instructions, a small set of core tasks, and pointers to further help. The guiding principle is to minimize steps while ensuring the user can achieve a tangible outcome on first use.

Design emphasizes clarity and brevity. It uses plain language, actionable steps, minimal assumptions, and sometimes visuals like screenshots or diagrams. Checklists or progress indicators are common to help users track completion.

Audience and benefits: aimed at beginners, non-technical users, and time-constrained individuals. Benefits include faster onboarding, reduced need for support, and quicker realization of value. Effective hurtigstartguides are tested with real users and kept up to date with product changes.

Relation to other documentation: it complements full manuals and advanced guides by serving as an entry point. It can be updated to reflect new features, localized for different markets, and linked to deeper tutorials for users who need more detail.