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# Can I try Overleaf without signing up?

To start writing on Overleaf, you will first need to create an account; then, once you are signed in, all the projects you create or upload will be automatically saved in your new account. To try it out, simply [click here](https://www.overleaf.com/docs?template=overleaf\&rich_text=true) to create a new paper with the default Overleaf template; this will prompt you to sign in or register as needed.

If you don't have an account or aren't planning to use Overleaf for writing your own documents, you can still view an Overleaf document by asking the document owner to [send you the read-only link to that document](/latex/readme.md), which you'll be able to view without signing in. Note that the document's owner needs to [turn on link-sharing](/latex/knowledge-base/130-sharing-a-project.md) in order to provide you with the read-only link.

If you're new to LaTeX and would like to learn more, we have a range of introductory content listed on our [tutorials page](/latex/more-topics/48-tutorials.md) in addition to the material this [learn wiki](/latex/readme.md). To help you get started, take a look at our quickstart guide called [Learn LaTeX in 30 minutes](/latex/latex-basics/01-learn-latex-in-30-minutes.md).


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