Go from zero to a live site in minutes. This guide walks you through setting up your workspace, choosing a theme, and publishing your first content.
1. Sign In to HQ
Visit hq.bulkheados.com and sign in with your passkey or magic link. HQ is your admin dashboard — the single place you manage all your sites.
2. Create a Workspace
A workspace is your site. Give it a name, choose a slug, and select your preferred theme. Each workspace gets its own content library, settings, and domain.
3. Choose a Theme
Themes control how your site looks. Browse the Theme Library and install one with a single click. Themes are safe — they only change colors and layout, never your content.
Tip: The Mint theme is perfect for documentation sites. It includes a sidebar navigation, table of contents, and clean reading experience.
4. Create Your First Page
- Open the Library in your workspace sidebar
- Click New Node
- Choose a content type (e.g., Page for a standalone page)
- Write your title and content
- Set the status to Published
5. Connect Your Domain
In Workspace Settings → Domain, enter your custom domain. Follow the DNS instructions to point your domain to Bulkhead OS. Your site will be live with automatic SSL within minutes.
6. View Your Site
Visit your domain — your site is live! Every page you publish appears automatically with full SEO metadata, structured data, and AI discovery surfaces.
What's Next?
- Learn about content types to structure your site
- Explore theme customization to match your brand
- Set up AI discovery to make your content findable by AI agents