New here? Start with this guide

A simple, step-by-step walkthrough for new testers — sign in, find what to test, and write your first story.

Updated Aug 20, 2026

Welcome! This short series walks you through everything you need to get
started — in plain language, one small step at a time. No technical
knowledge required.

You can read it straight through using the Next link at the bottom
of each part, or jump to whichever step you need.

The four steps

  1. Signing in — if you were given
    an email and a password, start here.
  2. Creating an account — if
    you don't have an account yet.
  3. Finding what to test
    where the list of things to try lives, and how to send your feedback.
  4. Writing your first story
    — create and publish a story from start to finish.

A few words before you begin

  • OutaStory works in your web browser and as an app — these steps are
    the same everywhere.
  • Nothing you do here can break anything. If you get stuck, you can
    always return to the home page and start again.
  • You can reach this guide again any time from the Help center.

When you're ready, start with
Step 1: Signing in

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