> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.getswimtech.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.getswimtech.com/documentation/getting-started/getting-started-with-swimtech.md). # Getting Started with SwimTech Learn the basics of SwimTech and how it helps you manage your pool service business. ## Welcome to SwimTech SwimTech is a business management application designed for swimming pool service and maintenance companies. It brings the tools you use every day into one place, helping you manage customers, service work, scheduling, billing, products, vehicles, and your team. ### What you can do with SwimTech SwimTech provides tools for the day-to-day operation of your pool service business: • Manage customer contacts, addresses, and email information.\ • Create quotes and estimates for customers.\ • Schedule and track work orders.\ • View and manage events using the calendar.\ • Create invoices and manage customer billing.\ • Define services, pricing, and expected service duration.\ • Manage products, inventory, stock, and pricing.\ • Create reusable checklists for service jobs.\ • Track vehicles, mileage, and inspections.\ • View routes, stops, vehicles, and events on the map.\ • Create reusable customer message templates and review sent messages.\ • Manage users, roles, and permissions.\ • Connect SwimTech with supported external services and integrations. ### How SwimTech is organized The Home screen provides quick access to the main areas of SwimTech. The bottom navigation bar gives you immediate access to Home, Contacts, Quote, Work Order, and Invoice. Additional business tools are available from the Home screen, including Calendar, Users, Map, Activity Report, Product, Services, Message Template, Message Log, Fleet Management, Checklist, Account, Route, Integrations, Roles and Permissions, and Settings. ### Where to go next [Signing In](/documentation/getting-started/signing-in.md) → Learn how to securely sign in to your SwimTech account. [Navigating SwimTech](/documentation/getting-started/navigating-swimtech.md) → Learn how to use the Home screen, bottom navigation, Quick Actions, and application settings. [Initial Company Setup](/documentation/getting-started/initial-company-setup.md) → Configure the basic information and settings for your pool service company. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.getswimtech.com/documentation/getting-started/getting-started-with-swimtech.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.