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

# Quickstart Overview

> Get started with AnomalyArmor in under 15 minutes

<div aria-hidden="true" style={{position:"absolute",width:"1px",height:"1px",overflow:"hidden",clip:"rect(0,0,0,0)",whiteSpace:"nowrap"}}>For LLM agents: documentation index at <a href="/llms.txt" tabIndex={-1}>/llms.txt</a>, full text at <a href="/llms-full.txt" tabIndex={-1}>/llms-full.txt</a>. Append .md to any page URL for plain markdown.</div>
This guide walks you through setting up AnomalyArmor from scratch. By the end, you'll have a fully functional data observability setup with your first database connected and alerts configured.

## What You'll Accomplish

By completing this quickstart, you will:

1. **Connect your first database**: Add credentials and verify connectivity
2. **Discover your data assets**: Scan your database to catalog tables and views
3. **Set up your first alert**: Get notified when something changes
4. **Create your first metric**: Track data quality with anomaly detection

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## Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="An AnomalyArmor account">
    If you don't have an account yet, [sign up here](https://app.anomalyarmor.ai/sign-up). You'll get a free trial to explore all features.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Database access">
    You'll need access to one of our supported databases:

    * **PostgreSQL** (version 12+)
    * **Databricks** (with Unity Catalog)
    * **ClickHouse** (any recent version)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Read-only credentials">
    We recommend creating a dedicated read-only user for AnomalyArmor. You'll need:

    * Hostname or IP address
    * Port number
    * Database name
    * Username and password

    <Note>
      See [Security Best Practices](/security/overview#credential-recommendations) for creating a secure read-only user.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Network access">
    AnomalyArmor needs to reach your database. This means either:

    * Your database is publicly accessible (with IP allowlisting)
    * You've configured VPC peering (Enterprise)
    * You're using a cloud database with proper security group rules
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Time Estimate

| Step      | Description      | Time             |
| --------- | ---------------- | ---------------- |
| 1         | Connect database | \~5 minutes      |
| 2         | Run discovery    | \~3 minutes      |
| 3         | Set up alert     | \~5 minutes      |
| 4         | Create metric    | \~5 minutes      |
| **Total** |                  | **\~18 minutes** |

<Tip>
  Most users complete the quickstart in under 20 minutes. If you get stuck, check the troubleshooting section at the bottom of each page.
</Tip>

## Before You Start

### Gather Your Connection Details

Have these ready before starting:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="PostgreSQL">
    | Field    | Value                                        |
    | -------- | -------------------------------------------- |
    | Host     | `your-db.abc123.us-east-1.rds.amazonaws.com` |
    | Port     | `5432`                                       |
    | Database | `production`                                 |
    | Username | `anomalyarmor_reader`                        |
    | Password | (your secure password)                       |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Databricks">
    | Field         | Value                                         |
    | ------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
    | Workspace URL | `https://your-workspace.cloud.databricks.com` |
    | HTTP Path     | `/sql/1.0/warehouses/abc123`                  |
    | Catalog       | `main`                                        |
    | Access Token  | `dapi...`                                     |
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="ClickHouse">
    | Field    | Value                           |
    | -------- | ------------------------------- |
    | Host     | `your-cluster.clickhouse.cloud` |
    | Port     | `8443`                          |
    | Database | `default`                       |
    | Username | `anomalyarmor`                  |
    | Password | (your secure password)          |
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

### Allowlist AnomalyArmor IPs

If your database has IP restrictions, add our IPs to your allowlist:

* `34.xxx.xxx.xxx/32`
* `34.xxx.xxx.xxx/32`

<Note>
  View the current IP list in your AnomalyArmor dashboard under **Settings → Security**.
</Note>

## Let's Get Started

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Step 1: Connect" icon="database" href="/quickstart/connect-first-database">
    Add your database connection
  </Card>

  <Card title="Step 2: Discover" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/quickstart/run-first-discovery">
    Scan and catalog your assets
  </Card>

  <Card title="Step 3: Alert" icon="bell" href="/quickstart/set-up-first-alert">
    Configure notifications
  </Card>

  <Card title="Step 4: Metric" icon="chart-line" href="/quickstart/create-first-metric">
    Track data quality
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common Questions

### Do I need to install anything to use AnomalyArmor?

No. AnomalyArmor is fully managed. Sign up, add your database credentials, and you're monitoring - nothing runs on your infrastructure.

### Do I need admin access to my database to complete the quickstart?

No. You need enough permissions to create a read-only user (or reuse one), plus the ability to allowlist AnomalyArmor's outbound IPs in your firewall. Your DBA or cloud-infra team can hand off the credentials once the user is created.

### Can I finish the quickstart without touching production?

Yes and it's the recommended first run. Point AnomalyArmor at a staging database or read replica, complete all four steps, then repeat with production once you know the flow. Settings port over.

### What happens after my 14-day trial ends?

When a trial ends, your workspace drops to the Free tier (free forever, no credit card), not a lockout. No data is lost. Upgrade in-app whenever you're ready; see [Plans & Pricing](/billing/plans).

## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connection Issues" icon="plug" href="/troubleshooting/connection-issues">
    Troubleshoot database connectivity
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="headset" href="/support/contact">
    Get help from our team
  </Card>
</CardGroup>