# Getting started

> From an empty folder to your site online, in four steps.

1. [Install the tools](install-the-tools/): Hugo, Git and, for the recommended setup, Go.
2. [Create your site](create-your-site/) and add Fieldnotes to it.
3. [Write your first post](your-first-post/).
4. [Publish it](publish/) on GitHub Pages, for free.

Each step takes a few minutes. If something goes wrong, [Troubleshooting](/guide/help/troubleshooting/) has the
common problems.