---
title: "About dbt setup"
source: dbt Core Documentation
source_url: https://github.com/dbt-labs/docs.getdbt.com
licence: Apache-2.0
domain: data-and-analysis
subdomain: dbt-docs
date_added: 2026-04-25
---

<Constant name="dbt_platform" /> (formerly dbt Cloud) is the fastest and most reliable way to deploy your dbt jobs. It contains a myriad of settings that can be configured by admins, from the necessities (data platform integration) to security enhancements (SSO) and quality-of-life features (RBAC).

This portion of our documentation will take you through the various settings in the <Constant name="dbt" /> UI, including:

- [Connecting to a data platform](/docs/cloud/connect-data-platform/about-connections)
- Configuring access to [GitHub](/docs/cloud/git/connect-github), [GitLab](/docs/cloud/git/connect-gitlab), or your own [git repo URL](/docs/cloud/git/import-a-project-by-git-url).
- [Managing users and licenses](/docs/cloud/manage-access/seats-and-users)
- [Configuring secure access](/docs/cloud/manage-access/about-user-access)

For steps on installing <Constant name="dbt" /> development tools, refer to the [<Constant name="dbt" /> CLI](/docs/cloud/cloud-cli-installation) or the [<Constant name="studio_ide" /> (browser-based)](/docs/cloud/studio-ide/develop-in-studio).

These settings are intended for <Constant name="dbt" /> administrators. If you need a more detailed first-time setup guide for specific data platforms, read our [quickstart guides](/guides) or follow the [dbt platform configuration checklist](/docs/configuration-checklist). If you want a more in-depth learning experience, we recommend taking the dbt Fundamentals on our [dbt Learn site](https://learn.getdbt.com/).

## Prerequisites

- To set up <Constant name="dbt" />, you'll need to have a <Constant name="dbt" /> account with administrator access. If you still need to create a <Constant name="dbt" /> account, [sign up today](https://getdbt.com) on our North American servers or [contact us](https://getdbt.com/contact) for international options.
- To have the best experience using <Constant name="dbt" />, we recommend you use modern and up-to-date web browsers like Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
