> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.watt.ma/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart with watt.ma Charging Management

> Get your first charging station online in 4 steps: create an account, connect an OCPP 1.6J station, verify the connection, and launch a session.

This guide walks you from sign-up to your first operational charging session on watt.ma. In under 15 minutes, you will create your account, connect an OCPP 1.6J compatible charging station, and verify everything is working correctly.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an account on watt.ma">
    Go to [watt.ma](https://watt.ma) and click **Create an account**. Enter your email address, a secure password, and your organization name. Verify your email address via the confirmation link sent to you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add your first station">
    In the **Stations** menu, click **Add a station**. Enter the station identifier (chargeBoxId), select the model from the list or choose **Generic OCPP 1.6J**. watt.ma automatically generates the OCPP connection URL and a security identifier for this station.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the station for OCPP 1.6J">
    Log in to your station's administration interface (Alfen, ABB, Ratio, Teison, and so on). In the network or OCPP settings, enter:

    * **OCPP URL**: the URL provided by watt.ma
    * **ChargeBox ID**: the identifier entered in the previous step
    * **Protocol**: OCPP 1.6J (JSON over WebSocket)

    Save and restart the station if required.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify the connection">
    Return to watt.ma, in **Stations > Overview**. The status of your station should change to **Connected** (green indicator). Click on the station to view its state, connectors, and latest activity.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch a first session">
    From the dashboard or the station details page, click **Start a session** to test. You can also scan the QR code displayed on the station with a phone to initiate a CMI payment. Verify that the session appears in **Sessions > Session tracking**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  If the station does not change to Connected status after 2 minutes, check that the WebSocket port (usually 443 or 80) is not blocked by your firewall. See the [Connect a station](/en/bornes/connecter-une-borne) page for detailed troubleshooting.
</Note>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connect a station" icon="plug" href="/en/bornes/connecter-une-borne">
    Detailed OCPP configuration by manufacturer
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage pricing" icon="tag" href="/en/sessions/tarifs">
    Define your charging prices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>