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

# Getting Started

Check Sheet allows you to create ["checks" ](/concepts/checks.md)for your spreadsheets that will monitor it for changes and if the ["condition"](/concepts/conditions.md) you define matches it will send you a notification.

Before you get started with creating your first check we recommened familiarising yourself with some of the key concepts in the app, starting first with ["checks"](/concepts/checks.md).

### Opening the App

To create your first check open the app from one of your spreadsheets by clicking on the Check Sheet logo in the sidebar on the right of your screen.

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### Can't find the app?

If you can't see the app in your sidebar you may need to refresh the spreadsheet you have open for it become visible.

If you can't see this sidebar at all you may need to click the arrow to make it visible in the very bottom right hand corner of your screen:<br>

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{% hint style="info" %}
If you have a small screen or several other apps installed you may need to click the three horizontal dots button near the bottom of the sidebar to find our app:
{% endhint %}

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