> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://dev.guardian.hedera.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://dev.guardian.hedera.com/first-steps/default-user.md).

# First steps \[Default User]

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The purpose of this page is to create a friendly guide to help a new user take their first steps in the Hedera Guardian.

This page is introduce users of high level concepts and is also dependent upon some custom setup such as roles, permissions, or test data which are under discussion.
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* #### Get set up • 0/5 steps

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### Set up your Hedera account

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<summary>Details on setting up a Hedera account</summary>

1. Create a Testnet account via the [Hedera Developer Portal](https://portal.hedera.com/login).
2. Record your **Account ID** (`0.0.x`).
3. Download the **ED25519** private key (ignore **ECDSA**)
   * Select **DER Encoded** — *do not* choose *HEX Encoded*.

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### Import a policy

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<summary>Import a policy from the methodology library</summary>

Policy's are digital workflows and are at the heart of the Guardian. Visit \[LINK: AUTHOR] to import a sample policy from the methodology library.

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### Publish a policy to testnet

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<summary>Publish your first policy to the Hedera testnet</summary>

Visit the \[LINK: REGISTRY] to publish your first policy. This is how registry operators would publish policies and begin accepting submissions.

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### Submit data

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<summary>Project proponents submit data</summary>

Visit a \[LINK: PROJECT] to view your policy running on testnet and submit data. This is how a project proponents would submit their project for verification and validation.

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### Inspect documents

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<summary>Visit the Audit section to inspect documents</summary>

Visit the \[LINK: AUDIT] interface to inspect the documents created after data was submitted for the policy. This is how auditors and VVBs would review projects submitted by project proponents.

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### Go further

* LINK Digitizing Methodology Guide
* LINK Subscribe to community calendar
* LINK Feedback & Support
* LINK Contributing