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+# How to Use
+
+This is your one stop shop for how to use my capstone project
+
+# Logging In
+
+to login click the login button in the top right of the homepage or navigate to:
+
+[https://capstone.preston-baxter.com/login](https://capstone.preston-baxter.com/login)
+
+# Signing Up
+If you don't have an account you can sign up at [https://capstone.preston-baxter.com/login](https://capstone.preston-baxter.com/login)
+
+email must be in a valid format
+
+# Adding Vendors
+
+Once logged in on the dashboard page you can select the '+' button and the vendor account you would like to add.
+
+You will then be redirected to that vendors login page to ask permission to act on your behalf.
+
+# Creating Actions
+
+Once you have some vendors configured you can then add an action. Currently the only action supported is scheduling a live stream off of a plan.
+
+In the actions table, select the 'Add Action' button and follow the prompts.
+
+# Auditing
+
+Once you have an action setup you can view how the system is interacting with events and making descision in the events tab