> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.licensemeter.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.licensemeter.com/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

Choose the sample workspace, a live connection, an instant scan, or a CSV import.

Start with the sample workspace to learn the interface. When you are ready, sign in to work with your own organization's data.

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## Explore the sample tenant

Open [licensemeter.com](https://www.licensemeter.com) and select **Open the sample tenant**. No provider keys or Microsoft admin consent are needed. The workspace contains fictional users, products, findings, renewals and AI costs.
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## Follow a finding

In **Overview**, select an item under **Next best actions**, or open **Findings**. Review the affected user or product, the evidence and the estimated monthly impact. The sample workspace is read-only; workflow and connector controls may show previews.
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## Check the price basis

Open **Licenses & prices**. Notice the distinction between list-price estimates and your own contract prices. In a real workspace, set contract prices before using the figures for procurement decisions.
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## Choose your data source

Leave the demo and sign in for your own workspace. Open **Connectors**, then choose the appropriate provider. Use the options below for Microsoft data.
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## Which Microsoft connection fits?

| Route              | Suitable for                                                                                         | Refresh behavior                |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
| Managed connector  | Continuous monitoring with tenant-wide read access approved by an administrator                      | Scheduled sync and manual sync  |
| Bring your own app | Organizations that manage their own connector registration, where the deployment enables this option | Scheduled sync and manual sync  |
| Instant scan       | A one-time read while signed in, where enabled                                                       | Run another scan to refresh     |
| CSV import         | A first assessment from admin-center exports without granting API consent                            | Import fresh exports to refresh |

Sign-in access and provider-data access are separate. Creating a LicenseMeter account does not itself grant access to Microsoft 365 or another vendor.

Continue with [Microsoft 365](/connectors/microsoft.md), [CSV imports](/getting-started/csv-import.md), or the [connector directory](/connectors.md).


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