# Welcome to Umbraco Cloud Documentation

The Umbraco Cloud documentation is structured to follow the user journey rather than only listing features. This change acknowledges that building and managing a project involves real-life steps. It begins with your initial login and continues through the go-live phase and beyond.

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Whether you're new to Umbraco Cloud or a seasoned user, this hub is your essential resource for understanding and mastering Umbraco Cloud.

## Explore by Phase: Your Umbraco Cloud Journey

The documentation is structured to match your journey. From discovery to going live and beyond. Each phase is designed to help you learn, implement, and grow with confidence.

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### Quick Links

{% content-ref url="begin-your-cloud-journey/the-cloud-portal" %}
[the-cloud-portal](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cloud/begin-your-cloud-journey/the-cloud-portal)
{% endcontent-ref %}

### New to Umbraco Cloud?

Start with the tour of the [Umbraco Cloud Portal](https://docs.umbraco.com/umbraco-cloud/begin-your-cloud-journey/the-cloud-portal) or try a [free trial project](https://try.umbraco.com/cloud) to explore without commitment.