1.1 How to Use SurtitleLive: Quick Start Guide

Get Your First Show Ready for Live Delivery

This is the shortest safe path through the current product. Use it once, then open the deeper guides only where you need them.

Phase 1: Account and project

Step 1 – Create Account

1. Open Sign Up.
2. Review and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
3. Complete the form and verify your email.

Step 2 – Create Project

1. On the Projects Dashboard, click the dashed New Project card.
2. Enter the name, optional description, and status.
3. Click Create in the dialog footer.

Step 3 – Upload Script

1. Open the project.
2. Use Upload Script and choose a Word .docx file.
3. Confirm the original language.
4. Use Upload and Preview.

Phase 2: Analyze and prepare

Step 4 – Open the Editor

1. After upload, open the analysis step.
2. Run Run Preview Check.
3. If the preview looks right, click Start Analysis.
4. When analysis finishes, continue to Editor & Simulation.

Step 5 – Add Languages

1. In the editor toolbar, click Manage Languages. It is the blue button near the center.
2. Add the languages you want enabled for this project.
3. Use Language just left of Manage Languages.

Step 6 – Translate if needed

1. Click AI Translate only after your languages are enabled. It is the purple button just right of Manage Languages.
2. Choose source and target languages.
3. Review the estimate and warnings.
4. In the translation dialog footer, click Confirm and start.

Phase 3: Simulate and deploy

Step 7 – Simulation Mode

1. In the top toolbar right area, click Open Simulation. This button uses a right-pointing play triangle icon.
2. Review the prepared project languages, screen setup, and sequence.
3. Use this step to catch layout or cue issues before deployment.

Step 8 – Finalize & Deploy

1. In Simulation, use Looks Good! Finalize and Push at the bottom-right. This is the large red-outline finalize button.
2. Choose the live languages. The source language is included, and your plan controls how many translated languages can go live.
3. Configure deployment settings:
   • Region – Lite uses system-selected regional placement; Pro and Pro+ can choose US, EU, or Asia
   • Duration (Visible Window) – Lite uses the default 7-day visible window; Pro and Pro+ can choose longer visible windows within the deployment UI.
   • Operator Login – Set the Operator Password used to unlock the operator link
4. On the Go Live form, click Go Live at the bottom of the form. It is the main blue submit button with a paper-plane icon.
5. Watch the deployment status until the Viewer and Operator links are ready

Step 9 – Go Live

1. Copy the Viewer Link or export the QR Code.
2. Open the Operator Link.
3. Keep rehearsal and backup steps in place before you start the live show.

Quick Reference: Editor Toolbar

What's Next?

• During Show: Use the Operator Link to control cues – see ASM Quick Reference
• Apply saved edits: Save in Editor, then use Update Live in the top-right editor toolbar or Update Live Subtitles in Deployment Cockpit. ASM only controls live cues.
• Team: Invite members to collaborate on scripts
• Backup: Export your script before major changes
• Terminology: New to terms like cue, deployment, or operator password? See the Glossary

Need Help?

• Browse detailed guides in each section below
• Contact support: info [at] surtitlelive [dot] com