> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart Overview

> Get started with Mixpanel in minutes

## Welcome to Mixpanel

Mixpanel is a powerful product analytics platform that helps you understand how users interact with your product. This quickstart guide will walk you through the essential steps to get up and running.

## What You'll Learn

In this quickstart, you'll learn how to:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Install Mixpanel">
    Choose and install the SDK that matches your platform
  </Step>

  <Step title="Identify Users">
    Set up user identification to track individual user journeys
  </Step>

  <Step title="Capture Events">
    Track user actions and behaviors in your product
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Choose Your Installation Method

There are multiple ways to integrate Mixpanel into your application:

### SDK Integration

Install Mixpanel's native SDKs for your platform. We support:

* **Web**: JavaScript, React, Next.js
* **Mobile**: iOS (Swift/Objective-C), Android, React Native, Flutter
* **Server**: Python, Node.js, Java, Go, Ruby, PHP
* **Gaming**: Unity

### AI-Assisted Installation

New to Mixpanel or prefer guided setup? Try our AI-powered installation wizard that generates step-by-step instructions for your specific use case.

### Data Warehouse & Integrations

Already collecting product data? Connect your existing data warehouse or use one of our 20+ integrations including Segment, Google Tag Manager, and Shopify.

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, you'll need:

* A Mixpanel account ([sign up for free](https://mixpanel.com/register/))
* Your Project Token (found in [Project Settings](https://mixpanel.com/settings/project))
* Admin or Owner access to your Mixpanel project

## Recommended Approach

We recommend **server-side tracking** when possible, as it is:

* More reliable (not affected by ad blockers)
* Easier to maintain
* More secure
* Better for data quality

However, client-side tracking is useful for:

* Capturing user interactions automatically
* Session replay and heatmaps
* Quick prototyping

## Next Steps

Ready to get started? Choose your installation method:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Install with SDK" icon="code" href="/quickstart/install-mixpanel">
    Traditional SDK installation for developers
  </Card>

  <Card title="Install with AI" icon="robot" href="/quickstart/install-with-ai">
    AI-guided setup for non-technical users
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

If you run into any issues:

* Check our [FAQ sections](#) in each guide
* Visit our [Community Forum](https://community.mixpanel.com/)
* Contact [Mixpanel Support](https://mixpanel.com/contact-us/support/)

## Best Practices

<Tip>
  **Track meaningful events**: Focus on tracking user actions that matter to your business goals, not everything.
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Use descriptive names**: Choose clear, consistent event names like "Sign Up" instead of "signup" or "SIGNUP".
</Tip>

<Tip>
  **Add relevant properties**: Include contextual information with events to enable deeper analysis later.
</Tip>