> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sandgarden.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sandgarden.gitbook.io/docs/getting-started/create-your-first-publication.md).

# Create Your First Publication

A Publication is the defined set of documentation Doc Holiday keeps current over time; see [Publications](/docs/publications/publications.md). This guide covers the first setup in the app and shows how to choose Sources, a docs destination, editable file paths, and the right output types.

### Prerequisites

* At least one connected git repository Source; see [Connect GitHub](/docs/getting-started/connect-github.md).
* One docs destination repository. A separate repository for docs is normal and recommended.
* Only admins create Publications, and only admins see the **Add Publication** button.

1. Open **Publications** and select **Create a publication** in the Get Started checklist, or select **Add Publication** on the Publications page. The **Create Publication** panel opens.
2. Enter a **Name** that makes the Publication easy to recognize later.
3. Under **Inputs** (**select all that apply**), choose the Sources this Publication should read from.
4. Under **Targets** (**select one**), choose the docs destination.
5. Under **Editable file paths**, leave the default for now. By default, only **Documentation** stays on. Turn **Release Notes** and **Changelog** off for a first Publication. See [Output types](/docs/publications/output-types.md) for the broader explanation.
6. Leave **Commit Instructions** and **Writing Instructions** at their defaults for now.
7. Below Inputs, the form includes a trigger section (**Add Triggering Event**). Leave it empty for now; see [Configure triggers](/docs/publications/configure-triggers.md). Finish by selecting **Save Changes**.

### Verify

Open the Publication details view and confirm the **Status** section shows **Healthy**. Select **Run Test** to check it again.

### Next

Next: [request your first work](/docs/working-with-doc-holiday/request-work-in-the-app.md).