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How to Set Up Gekko Manager in 10 MinutesGekko Manager is a lightweight project and task management tool designed for small teams and solo users who want straightforward workflow control without heavy overhead. This guide shows a fast, practical setup so you — and your team — can be using Gekko Manager within 10 minutes.

What you’ll need (under 1 minute)

• A device with a modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari).
• Internet access.
• A short list of projects and tasks to add (or you can add them later).
• If you plan to invite teammates: their email addresses.

Minute 1–2 — Create your account

1. Open the Gekko Manager website.
2. Click “Sign up” (or “Get started”).
3. Enter your name, email, and a secure password, or sign up with Google/GitHub if offered.
4. Verify your email if required (this may add 1–2 minutes).

Tip: Use a team or workspace name that reflects the group or project you’ll manage.

Minute 2–4 — Create your first workspace and project

1. After signing in, click “Create Workspace” (or “New Team”).
2. Name the workspace (e.g., “Marketing Team” or “Personal Projects”).
3. Inside the workspace, click “New Project” (or “Add Project”).
4. Give the project a clear title and a short description.

Example:

• Project title: “Q4 Website Refresh”
• Description: “Homepage redesign, content updates, SEO improvements.”

Minute 4–6 — Add boards, lists, or stages

Gekko Manager typically uses boards with columns (e.g., To Do, In Progress, Done). Set up your main workflow:

1. Create three columns: To Do, In Progress, Done.
2. Optionally add columns for Backlog, Blocked, or Review.

Keep the initial setup simple — you can add complexity later.

Minute 6–8 — Add tasks and assign owners

1. Click “Add Task” (or “New Card”) under To Do.
2. Enter a concise title and a one-line description.
3. Assign the task to yourself or a teammate (if teammates are not yet invited, assign later).
4. Set a due date if needed and add tags/labels for context (e.g., “Design”, “Priority: High”).

Add 5–10 starter tasks so you have work to begin immediately.

Minute 8–9 — Invite teammates and set permissions

1. Click “Invite” or “Members”.
2. Enter teammates’ emails and choose roles (Admin, Editor, Viewer).
3. Send invites — teammates receive email links to join.

If you’re solo, skip this step.

Minute 9–10 — Integrations, notifications, and quick tips

1. Connect any priority integrations: Slack, GitHub, Google Drive, or calendar (optional).
2. Configure notifications: enable email or desktop notifications for task assignments and due dates.
3. Pin or star high-priority tasks so they appear in your personal or team dashboard.

Quick tips:

• Use templates for recurring projects.
• Create tags for sprint numbers, priority, or departments.
• Keyboard shortcuts speed up task creation and navigation.

After the first 10 minutes — next steps

• Set up one recurring weekly planning meeting to review the board.
• Refine workflows: add automation rules (e.g., move to Done when PR merged).
• Train teammates with a 10-minute walkthrough of the board.
• Track progress with reports or burn-down charts if Gekko Manager offers them.

Setting up Gekko Manager is all about getting a minimally viable workspace live: quick account creation, a workspace with one project, a simple three-column workflow, a handful of tasks, and invites to collaborators. In under 10 minutes you’ll have a functional system to manage and track work; refine it iteratively as your team adopts it.