5-Minute Quick Start Guide
Get your rabbitry up and running in BunnySync with just the essentials. We'll add your first rabbit and start tracking!
Your Onboarding Checklist
BunnySync includes a built-in onboarding system to guide you through setup. Complete these tasks to unlock achievement points:
Getting Started Tasks
Step 1: Navigate Your Dashboard
After logging in, you'll see your dashboard at /dashboard. Here's what's available:
Main Navigation
Your sidebar shows:
- Dashboard - Overview and stats
- Breeders - Manage rabbits
- Litters - Track litters
- Schedule
- Health
- Finances
- Cage Cards
- Reports
Plan Features
Some features are locked based on your subscription plan. Locked features show a icon.
Upgrade your plan to unlock all features.
Step 2: Add Your First Breeder
Let's add your first rabbit - it only requires a name!
Click Breeders in the sidebar
Click Add Breeder button
Enter just the Name (only required field)
Click Save
Optional But Recommended Fields
| Field | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | Required for breeding pairs | Male/Female |
| Cage | Physical location | A-12, Buck Row 1 |
| Tattoo | Identification | ABC123 |
| Breed | Rabbit breed | New Zealand White |
| Color | Color/variety | REW, Black, Broken |
| Weight | Creates first weight record | 8.5 |
Step 3: Quick Actions
Now that you have a breeder, try these quick actions:
Add a Photo
Click your breeder, then "Photos" tab
+10 points
Generate Cage Card
Click "Cage Card" on breeder profile
+10 points
Record Breeding
Click "Breed" button (need male + female)
+15 points
Step 4: Understanding Features
Always Available (All Plans)
- Dashboard - View statistics and onboarding progress
- Breeders - Add unlimited rabbits, track basic info
- Litters - Record births and manage kits
Premium Features (Require Upgrade)
- Schedule - Task management and reminders
- Health - Medical records and treatments
- Finances - Income/expense tracking
- Cage Cards - Professional cage card printing
- Reports - Advanced analytics and insights
Quick Search Shortcut
Use the keyboard shortcut to quickly find anything:
What's Next?
Complete Your Setup
Follow the onboarding checklist on your dashboard to:
- Add more breeders (include both males and females)
- Upload photos for easy identification
- Set up breeding pairs
- Generate your first cage card
- Schedule tasks (if available)
- Explore available features
Quick Tips
🎉 You're Ready!
With just these basics, you can start tracking your rabbits. The system is designed to grow with you - add more details as you need them.