Getting Started with John Le
Set up your account and create your first documentation space in minutes.
Prerequisites
Before starting, ensure you have:
- A modern web browser like Chrome, Firefox, or Safari
- A valid email address for account verification
- Optional: A GitHub account for version control integration
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Sign Up and Log In
Follow these steps to create your account and access the dashboard.
Visit the Dashboard
Open your browser and navigate to https://app.johnle.com.
Create Account
Click Sign Up and enter your email, name, and a strong password. Verify your email via the confirmation link sent to your inbox.
Log In
Return to https://app.johnle.com/login and sign in with your credentials.
Create Your First Documentation Project
Once logged in, set up a new project for your docs.
New Project
Click New Project in the top-right corner.
Configure Basics
Enter a project name like My First Docs, select a template (e.g., "Blank"), and choose your preferred language.
Save and Open
Click Create. Your project dashboard opens automatically.
Navigate the Interface
The dashboard provides intuitive navigation. Use these key sections:
Create and edit MDX pages. Supports live preview and syntax highlighting.
Manage pages, assets, and uploads. Drag-and-drop supported.
Real-time rendering of your published site.
Upload Initial Content
Add your first page using the editor.
---
title: Welcome
description: My first page.
---
## Hello World
This is your starting documentation.
# Welcome
## Hello World
This is your starting documentation.
Save the file as introduction.mdx in the root directory.
Use YAML frontmatter for page metadata. Wrap special characters like { and } in backticks in prose.
Preview and Publish
Test your changes before going live.
Preview Locally
Click Preview to see a live site at https://app.johnle.com/preview/{your-project-id}.
Publish
Review, then hit Publish. Your site deploys to a custom URL like docs.johnle.com/{project-slug}.
Next Steps
Authentication
Secure your projects with API keys and webhooks.
Advanced Features
Customize themes and integrations.
Changelog
Stay updated with the latest releases.
- Login fails? Check your email verification.
- Preview not updating? Clear browser cache.
- Publish errors? Verify file paths and syntax.
Last updated Feb 27, 2026
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