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

# Welcome to Escape Director

Set up Escape Director, prepare your Room Station, run live games, and review results.

Escape Director brings Room setup, Live View, Game Master controls, Room Sessions, Analytics, and leaderboards into one browser application.

## Choose your path

### I am an owner setting up Escape Director

1. [Create your account and sign in](/get-started/create-your-account-and-sign-in.md).
2. [Activate your plan](/get-started/start-your-trial-and-activate-your-plan.md).
3. [Create your first Room](/get-started/create-and-configure-your-first-room.md).
4. [Build your Room](/build-your-rooms/build-your-rooms.md).
5. [Prepare the Room Station](/prepare-for-a-shift/prepare-your-room-station.md).

### I am a Game Master preparing for a shift

1. [Prepare the Room Station](/prepare-for-a-shift/prepare-your-room-station.md).
2. Keep the [Live Session Quick Reference](/run-a-session/live-session-quick-reference.md) nearby.
3. [Run a live Room Session](/run-a-session/run-a-live-session.md).
4. [Troubleshoot a live session](/run-a-session/troubleshoot-a-live-session.md) if something does not look right.

<figure><img src="https://4201072019-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FC32oMJLkI8XnHB2QVSVO%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-dae4d658c01e57809d9359590dbd3607a92e6cfb%2Frooms-overview.png?alt=media" alt="Escape Director All Rooms page showing fictional demo Rooms"><figcaption><p>All Rooms is the starting point for Room setup and live operation.</p></figcaption></figure>

## Browse by task

| I need to...                                  | Start here                                                         |
| --------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Set up the application                        | [Get Started](/get-started/getting-started.md)                     |
| Configure Puzzles, Clues, Live View, or media | [Build Your Rooms](/build-your-rooms/build-your-rooms.md)          |
| Get a station ready before guests arrive      | [Prepare for a Shift](/prepare-for-a-shift/prepare-for-a-shift.md) |
| Operate a live game                           | [Run a Session](/run-a-session/run-a-session.md)                   |
| Review results or publish leaderboards        | [Review and Improve](/review-and-improve/review-and-improve.md)    |
| Fix a problem or contact support              | [Troubleshoot and Get Help](/account-and-help/help.md)             |

{% hint style="info" %}
Escape Director runs in your browser. For live Room operation, use one supported Room Station and test Live View on the actual player-facing display before guests arrive.
{% endhint %}