Quick Start Guide
Get Vitals up and running for your church in about 15 minutes. Follow these steps to start tracking your metrics today.
Setup walkthrough video coming soon
Create Your Account
Sign up for Vitals using your email or Google account. Your 30-day free trial starts immediately—no credit card required.
Tips
- Use your church email for the primary account
- Church plants under 2 years old qualify for a free year
Set Up Your Organization
Enter your church name, add your campuses (if multi-site), and configure your service times. This tells Vitals when to expect your data.
Tips
- Add all campuses upfront—you can always add more later
- Set accurate service times for better reporting
Connect Your Integrations (Optional)
Link Planning Center, YouTube, or other tools to automatically import your data. Skip this if you prefer manual entry.
Tips
- Planning Center sync imports attendance and giving automatically
- YouTube integration tracks livestream views and engagement
Configure Your Metrics
Choose which metrics to track. Start with the defaults (attendance, giving, groups) or customize for your church.
Tips
- Start simple—you can add more metrics later
- Hide metrics that don't apply to your church
Invite Your Team
Add staff members, campus pastors, and volunteers. Set permissions so everyone sees exactly what they need.
Tips
- Admins can see and edit everything
- Give data entry staff limited permissions
Start Tracking!
Enter your first week of data or let integrations sync. Your dashboard will come alive with insights.
Tips
- Import historical data for trend analysis
- Download the mobile app for on-the-go entry
Need help getting started? Schedule a free onboarding call