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

# Quickstart

> Get started with Kantilever in a few steps

# Quickstart

Follow these steps to start managing submissions in Kantilever.

## 1. Connect Your Email

Before receiving submissions, connect your Outlook inbox:

1. Go to **Settings > Integrations**
2. Click **Connect Outlook**
3. Sign in with your Microsoft account and authorize access

Kantilever will monitor your inbox for incoming submissions.

## 2. Create a Desk

Desks organize submissions by line of business or team:

1. Click **+ New Desk** in the sidebar
2. Enter a name (e.g., "Commercial Property", "General Liability")
3. Optionally add a description

## 3. Set Up an Intake Rule

Intake rules determine which emails create submissions in your desk:

1. Open your desk and go to **Intake Rules**
2. Click **+ New Rule**
3. Configure conditions:
   * **Email To**: Filter by recipient address
   * **Email From**: Filter by sender
   * **Subject Contains**: Match keywords in subject
   * **Has Attachments**: Require attachments
4. Enable the rule

## 4. Configure Data Fields

Define what information to extract from submissions:

1. Go to **Data Fields** in your desk
2. Add fields like:
   * Insured Name (text)
   * Policy Effective Date (date)
   * Total Insured Value (currency)
   * State (enum)
3. Save your extraction schema

## 5. Review Your First Submission

When an email matches your intake rule:

1. Kantilever creates a submission automatically
2. Documents are extracted and data fields populated
3. Review the submission in your desk's **Submissions** tab
4. Update status as you progress through underwriting

## Next Steps

* [Learn about key concepts](/getting-started/key-concepts)
* [Set up desk rules](/desks/desk-rules) to automate workflows
* [Understand email threading](/submissions/email-threads)