> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.animaldietformulator.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.animaldietformulator.com/get-started.md). # Get Started ### Subscribe Before you start creating your first balanced recipe, we suggest subscribing to one of the subscription options that we offer. Click [here](https://animaldietformulator.com/formulator) to subscribe now. {% embed url="" %} ### Access the Application Click [here](https://animaldietformulator.com/app-downloads) to download the Application or Acces the Web version of the Animal Diet Formulator Software. {% embed url="" %} Once you have your application ready, sign in with your account using the email address and password that you provided upon subscribing to us. If you forgot your password, click [here](/members-area/profile/reset-password.md) on how to reset your password. ### Create Recipe Start creating your recipes, by going to the Main Menu by clicking the similar icon below.

Then click the Formulate/Recipes menu item from the Main Menu.

Create your recipes by clicking the **New** button at the top left corner of the page.

A pop-up containing the Create Recipe form will show up. Click the New button beside the Pet field to create a new Pet.

A pop-up containing the Create Pet form will show up. Click the New button beside the Pet Owner field to create a new Pet Owner

A pop-up containing the Create Pet Owner will show up. Fill up the form and click the **Save** button to create the Pet Owner.

Once the pet owner is created, it will auto-select the pet owner that you created. Fill up the Create Pet form and click the **Save** button to create the Pet.

Once the pet is created, it will auto-select the pet that you created. Fill up the Create Recipe form and click the **Save** button to create the Recipe.

### Add Ingredients Once the recipe is created, you will be redirected to the formulation page. On that page, click the **Add** button on the right side of the Ingredients section.

Let's start by adding Meat, Fish, and Eggs such as Lean Beef.

Then, add some Organs.

Continue with some Vegetables and Fruits.

Add a few grams of Healthy Fats

Let's add a little Fiber.

Finally, balance the Recipe with supplements, if required.

### Congratulations You have balanced your first recipe. Explore more features and functionalities of the Animal Diet Formulator. Click the link below to read more about the Software. {% content-ref url="/pages/XFl5fk5PfdxF3OeMkfJo" %} [Introduction](/animal-diet-formulator/introduction.md) {% endcontent-ref %}