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Quick Start Guide

3 min read Last updated: March 2026

This guide gets you from a brand-new account to your first test result in about five minutes.

1. Sign up

Create an account at qaproof.io/signup. The Free plan gives you 10 AI generations as a one-time lifetime trial and 1 monitor — enough to evaluate the product. Once you've used all 10, you'll need to upgrade to keep running tests. You can upgrade later from Settings → Billing.

2. Run your first test in the dashboard

The quickest way to use QA Proof is the web dashboard — no plugin to install and no API key to configure. Open qaproof.io/app/tests and run a test right in your browser:

  1. Pick a test type — start with Visual Regression if you want to monitor a page over time, or Accessibility for a one-shot WCAG check.
  2. Enter the page URL.
  3. Click Run Test. The test takes 30–90 seconds.

When it finishes you'll see the score, summary, all detected issues with severity tags, and a side-by-side screenshot view. The result is auto-saved and you can download a PDF report from there.

Other ways to run tests

The dashboard is the fastest path, but QA Proof also works inside WordPress if that fits your workflow better:

  • WordPress plugin — run tests, schedule monitors, and view PDF reports from inside your WP admin. You'll need your API key (see below). Setup: Installing the WordPress plugin.

3. Copy your API key (for the WordPress plugin)

You only need an API key if you're using the WordPress plugin — the web dashboard doesn't require one. Open qaproof.io/app/api-keys and copy the key (it looks like qap_live_sk_…). The same page also shows your current AI-generation usage and monitor limit.

💡 Treat this key like a password. Anyone with it can run tests against your account quota. You can rotate it any time from the same page.

What's next?

Need help?

Email support@qaproof.io — paid plans get priority response. Or browse the rest of the Help Center.