# Getting Started: An Overview of emPowerMaps Welcome to Community Catalyst's emPowerMaps! In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating power maps so you can start exploring our platform. {% embed url="" %} 1. **Visit the emPowerMaps website:** Begin by navigating to the emPowerMaps website in your web browser. . 2. **Login in:** You'll be prompted to enter your email address and password. If you do not have a login you can request one from . 3. Start mapping: Congratulations, you're now ready to start using emPowerMaps! Add your organization (if applicable) and begin creating your own customized maps for your change initiative. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://community-catalyst.gitbook.io/empowermaps/getting-started-an-overview-of-empowermaps.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.