How to Set Up an ATS for Free in Under 5 Minutes

Most "Free" Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) come with a catch: a 14-day trial that expires, a "request a demo" button that leads to a sales call, or a requirement to enter your credit card details before you can even see the dashboard.

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If you are a growing team that needs to start hiring now, you don't have time for that. Here is how to set up a fully functional Recruitment platform in under 5 minutes using Recy.

The 5-Minute Setup Checklist

Minute 1: The Sign-Up (0:00 - 1:00)

  • Head to https://www.recy.no.

  • Click "Get Started for Free."

  • Enter your name, company email, and password.

  • No credit card is required, and there is no "sales gate." You get instant access.

Minute 2: Branding Your Account (1:00 - 2:00)

  • Once logged in, go to Settings.

  • Upload your company logo.

  • Set your company colors. This automatically brands your external career page.

Minute 3: Customizing Your Workflow (2:00 - 3:00)

  • Go to the Pipeline section.

  • Recy comes with a standard "Applied > Screen > Interview > Offer > Hired" flow.

  • Want to add a "Technical Task" stage? Just click "Add Stage" and drag it into position. This is available even on the Free Plan.

Minute 4: Creating Your First Job (3:00 - 4:00)

  • Click Jobs > Create New.

  • Enter your job title and description.

  • Quick Tip: If you're in a hurry, the AI Plan ($25/user/month) can generate the entire job description for you in about 10 seconds.

Minute 5: Going Live (4:00 - 5:00)

  • Toggle the job to "Published."

  • Go to the Career Page tab and copy your public URL.

  • Paste that URL into your LinkedIn profile or your company website.

What You Get in the Free Tier

Unlike competitors like Loxo or Manatal which can be complex to configure, Recy’s free tier is designed for speed:

  • 1 Active Job

  • 50 Total Candidates

  • Basic Career Page

  • Customizable Kanban Pipeline

When to Upgrade?

Once your hiring picks up speed, you can upgrade within the app:

  • Pro ($15/user/month): If you need to hire for more than one role at a time or want to invite team members.

  • Enterprise ($150/user/month): If you are migrating from another ATS like Greenhouse or Workday and need to import thousands of candidates.

Setting up your hiring infrastructure shouldn't be a project that takes weeks. With Recy, you can go from "we need to hire" to "we are accepting applications" in the time it takes to brew a cup of coffee.

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