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

# Introduction

> Welcome to Cortado - Your complete CRM and event management platform

## What is Cortado?

Cortado is a comprehensive platform that combines CRM functionality, event management, and payment processing into a single, powerful system. Manage everything from lead generation to event execution in one place.

## Key Capabilities

Cortado helps you manage your entire business workflow in one place:

### Lead Management

Track inquiries from initial contact through to booking with a visual pipeline that keeps your sales process organized and efficient.

### Event Management

Schedule and manage events with a comprehensive calendar system that handles staff assignments, equipment needs, and customer communication.

### Payment Processing

Accept payments seamlessly through Stripe integration, generate quotes and invoices, and track payment status all in one place.

### Contact Management

Build and maintain your customer database with advanced search, tagging, and interaction history tracking.

### Communication Tools

Stay connected with customers through customizable system emails and integrated Gmail.

## Get Started

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  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Get up and running with Cortado in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Features Overview" icon="sparkles" href="/features">
    Explore all the features Cortado offers.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Explore the Guides

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  <Card title="Dashboard" icon="gauge" href="/guides/dashboard">
    Get an overview of your business at a glance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Leads Pipeline" icon="filter" href="/guides/leads-pipeline">
    Track inquiries from first contact to booking.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Events & Calendar" icon="calendar" href="/guides/events-calendar">
    Schedule and manage your events.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quotes" icon="file-lines" href="/guides/quotes">
    Build and send quotes for your events.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invoices" icon="file-invoice" href="/guides/invoices">
    Create, send, and track invoices.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payments" icon="credit-card" href="/guides/payments">
    Accept payments, set schedules, and handle refunds.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customer Portal" icon="browser" href="/guides/customer-portal">
    What your customers see when they review quotes and pay invoices.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Reports" icon="chart-line" href="/guides/reports">
    Track revenue, close rate, pipeline, and sales tax.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contacts" icon="address-book" href="/guides/contacts">
    Manage your customer database.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/guides/integrations/stripe">
    Connect Stripe, Gmail, Google Calendar, Slack, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Gibby" icon="sparkles" href="/guides/gibby">
    Ask Cortado's assistant to search records, draft messages, and take action.
  </Card>
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