starlight_help/src/content/docs/trying-out-zulip.mdx
import {Steps} from "@astrojs/starlight/components";
You can start by reading about how Zulip’s unique topic-based threading combines the best of email and chat to make remote work productive and delightful.
It's also easy to try out Zulip for yourself.
<Steps> 1. **Check out the Zulip app**: * [View the Zulip development community](https://chat.zulip.org/?show_try_zulip_modal), where hundreds of participants collaborate to improve Zulip. Many parts of the community are open for [public access](/help/public-access-option), so you can start exploring without creating an account. * [Create a demo organization](https://zulip.com/new/demo/) — no email required when you register. It only takes a minute, and is a great way to explore Zulip even if you plan to [self-host](https://zulip.com/self-hosting/). * [See how Zulip is being used](https://zulip.com/communities/) in open organizations that have opted in to be listed in the [Zulip communities directory](/help/communities-directory). 1. [Invite your teammates](/help/invite-users-to-join) to explore Zulip with you. They will have a variety of perspectives on what's important in a chat app. 1. **Run a week-long Zulip trial** with your team, without using any other chat tools. This is the only way to truly experience how a new chat app will help your team communicate. You may want to: * [Convert your demo organization](/help/demo-organizations#convert-a-demo-organization-to-a-permanent-organization) to a permanent one, or [create a new organization](/help/create-an-organization#create-a-regular-organization). * Customize [organization settings](/help/customize-organization-settings) and [settings for new users](/help/customize-settings-for-new-users), but plan to adjust the details as you go. * [Create](/help/create-channels) your initial [channels](/help/introduction-to-channels), including a dedicated channel for questions and feedback about using Zulip. * Educate others about how to use Zulip's [topics](/help/introduction-to-topics), and how to [move](/help/move-content-to-another-topic) any messages that belong elsewhere. * Set up [integrations](/help/integrations-overview) so that your team can experience all their regular workflows inside the Zulip app. </Steps>