5 minute setup

Getting Started

Connect the SupportFlow Capture extension to your account and create your first guide.

1Generate token1 min
2Connect extension1 min
3Select app30 sec
4Create first guide2 min

1Generate Extension Token

Create an API token to authenticate the extension with your SupportFlow account.

Go to your SupportFlow admin panel and select any app

Navigate to SettingsAPI tab

Enter a name for your token (e.g., "Work Laptop") and click Generate

Important: Copy the token immediately. It will only be shown once!

Keep your token secure. Anyone with access to it can create guides in your account. You can revoke tokens at any time from the Settings page.

2Connect the Extension

Open the extension and enter your SupportFlow URL and the token you just created.

Click the SupportFlow Capture icon in your Chrome toolbar

Click the gear icon to open settings

Enter your SupportFlow URL (e.g., https://yourapp.getsupportflow.com)

Paste your extension token and click Connect

You should see a success message confirming the connection. If you see an error, double-check your URL and token.

3Select Your App

If you have multiple apps, choose which one to create guides for.

The extension remembers your selection. You can switch apps anytime from the dropdown in the extension popup.

4Create Your First Guide

Let's capture a simple workflow to see how it works.

1

Navigate to the page you want to document

Open your app in a new tab

2

Click "Start New Guide"

Enter a title for your guide

3

Capture screenshots as you navigate

Click the camera icon for each step

4

Review your steps

Edit titles, reorder, or delete steps as needed

5

Upload to SupportFlow

Click "Upload" to send to your account

After uploading, you'll be given a link to open the guide in the SupportFlow editor where you can add descriptions, AI-enhance content, and publish to your knowledge base.

What's Next?