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DOCS-624 - Data setup onboarding changes #4929

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You'll need a Sumo Logic account. Sign up for a free trial [here](/docs/get-started/sign-up).

## Getting started with kickstart data in your trial
## Getting started with Kickstart Data in your trial

With your [trial](/docs/get-started/sign-up), you can access preloaded placeholder Kickstart Data to explore Sumo Logic instantly without setting up your own data. This feature helps trial users see immediate value and bypass setup barriers like firewall and security configurations.
With your [Sumo Logic trial](/docs/get-started/sign-up), you can access preloaded placeholder Kickstart Data to explore Sumo Logic instantly prior to setting up your own data. This feature helps trial users see immediate value and bypass setup barriers like firewall and security configurations.

:::warning limitations
* Your trial workflow—Kickstart Data or custom data—is automatically determined by marketing-based user profiling. Manual selection of a workflow is not currently supported.
* This feature is only available to select trial users during the initial rollout phase.
:::

### Key benefits

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You can skip Kickstart Data anytime and begin ingesting your own data.

:::warning limitations
* User profiling for selection. Your assignment to either placeholder data or your own data workflow is determined by user profiling data from marketing. You won't be able to manually select your preferred workflow.
* Limited availability. At launch, the placeholder data option will only be available to select trial users based on profiling.
:::

## Step 1: Get your data into Sumo

The journey of 10,000 logs begins with a single collector. Your data analytics journey starts by sending your data to Sumo.
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1. Fill out the **Activate Your Account** form, then click **Activate**.
1. Follow the setup guide to install a data collector and start ingesting data.

### Set up Collector
:::tip
Get started with Sumo Logic effortlessly using **Kickstart Data**, preloaded sample data and dashboards designed to help you explore and understand the platform’s capabilities. You can immediately dive into our features like log search and alerts prior to setting up your own data collection. Whether you're new to Sumo Logic or evaluating its features, Kickstart Data offers a hands-on way to experience the platform's power. [Learn more](/docs/get-started/quickstart/#getting-started-with-kickstart-data-in-your-trial).
:::

### Set up data collection

Upon first logging in, you'll be asked to select the platform (AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, macOS) from which you want to collect data. This will install the OpenTelemetry collector and relevant dashboards.
* For AWS, you'll deploy a single account with a CloudFormation Template, CLI, or Terraform.
* For Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, or macOS, you'll need to run the provided command in your Terminal or PowerShell.

You'll also see an option to bypass setup and explore our [App Catalog](/docs/integrations), where you'll find a wide range of apps and follow easy-to-use setup guides for installation.

1. Select the platform (Linux, Windows, macOS, or AWS) from which you want to collect data.<br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/get-started/data-collection.png')} alt="Platform selection showing Linux, Windows, macOS, or AWS" style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} width="400" />
1. Copy, paste, and run the provided command in your Terminal or PowerShell to install the OpenTelemetry collector and relevant dashboards.
1. When the installation is complete, click **Start using Sumo**. <br/><img src={useBaseUrl('img/get-started/install-otel.png')} alt="icon" style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} width="500" />
When the installation is complete, click **Start using Sumo**.

Next, you'll be taken to your onboarding checklist guide, where you can view dashboards, run your first log search, set up alerts, install more apps for your environment, and more.
Your data will start flowing in a couple of minutes. Next, you'll be taken to a step-by-step onboarding guide, where you can visualize your data via dashboards, run your first log search, set up alerts, install apps, and more.

### Upgrade or continue with Free account

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- If the billing cycle is 30 days, the Reserved Capacity is 300GB.
- If the billing cycle is 31 days, the Reserved Capacity is 310GB.

## Kickstart your Sumo Logic experience with placeholder data

Get started with Sumo Logic effortlessly using **Kickstart Data**, preloaded sample data and dashboards designed to help you explore and understand the platform’s capabilities. With Kickstart Data, you can immediately dive into Sumo Logic's features—like Log Search, Alerts, and Dashboards—without needing to set up your own data sources.

Whether you're new to Sumo Logic or evaluating its features, Kickstart Data offers a hands-on way to experience the platform's power. For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart).


## Resources
## Next steps

* [Sumo Logic Quickstart](/docs/get-started/quickstart)
* [Onboarding checklists](/docs/get-started/onboarding-checklists)
* [Quickstart Guide](/docs/get-started/quickstart)
* [Onboarding Checklists](/docs/get-started/onboarding-checklists)
* [Free Training and Certification](/docs/get-started/training-certification-faq)
* [Sumo Logic terms and conditions](https://www.sumologic.com/support-terms)
* [Sumo Logic Terms and Conditions](https://www.sumologic.com/support-terms)
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