diff --git a/app/controllers/concerns/idv/getting_started_ab_test_concern.rb b/app/controllers/concerns/idv/getting_started_ab_test_concern.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..212404a699c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/controllers/concerns/idv/getting_started_ab_test_concern.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+module Idv
+  module GettingStartedAbTestConcern
+    def getting_started_a_b_test_bucket
+      AbTests::IDV_GETTING_STARTED.bucket(sp_session[:request_id] || session.id)
+    end
+
+    def maybe_redirect_for_getting_started_ab_test
+      return if getting_started_a_b_test_bucket != :getting_started
+
+      redirect_to idv_getting_started_url
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/app/controllers/idv/getting_started_controller.rb b/app/controllers/idv/getting_started_controller.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e0a38117053
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/controllers/idv/getting_started_controller.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+module Idv
+  class GettingStartedController < ApplicationController
+    include IdvStepConcern
+    include StepUtilitiesConcern
+
+    before_action :confirm_agreement_needed
+
+    def show
+      analytics.idv_doc_auth_getting_started_visited(**analytics_arguments)
+
+      # Register both Welcome and Agreement steps in DocAuthLog
+      Funnel::DocAuth::RegisterStep.new(current_user.id, sp_session[:issuer]).
+        call('welcome', :view, true)
+      Funnel::DocAuth::RegisterStep.new(current_user.id, sp_session[:issuer]).
+        call('agreement', :view, true)
+
+      @sp_name = decorated_session.sp_name || APP_NAME
+      @title = t('doc_auth.headings.getting_started', sp_name: @sp_name)
+
+      render :show, locals: { flow_session: flow_session }
+    end
+
+    def update
+      flow_session[:skip_upload_step] = true unless FeatureManagement.idv_allow_hybrid_flow?
+      skip_to_capture if params[:skip_upload]
+
+      result = Idv::ConsentForm.new.submit(consent_form_params)
+
+      analytics.idv_doc_auth_getting_started_submitted(
+        **analytics_arguments.merge(result.to_h),
+      )
+
+      if result.success?
+        idv_session.idv_consent_given = true
+
+        create_document_capture_session
+        cancel_previous_in_person_enrollments
+
+        redirect_to idv_hybrid_handoff_url
+      else
+        redirect_to idv_getting_started_url
+      end
+    end
+
+    private
+
+    def analytics_arguments
+      {
+        step: 'getting_started',
+        analytics_id: 'Doc Auth',
+        irs_reproofing: irs_reproofing?,
+      }
+    end
+
+    def create_document_capture_session
+      document_capture_session = DocumentCaptureSession.create(
+        user_id: current_user.id,
+        issuer: sp_session[:issuer],
+      )
+      flow_session[:document_capture_session_uuid] = document_capture_session.uuid
+    end
+
+    def cancel_previous_in_person_enrollments
+      return unless IdentityConfig.store.in_person_proofing_enabled
+      UspsInPersonProofing::EnrollmentHelper.
+        cancel_stale_establishing_enrollments_for_user(current_user)
+    end
+
+    def skip_to_capture
+      flow_session[:skip_upload_step] = true
+      idv_session.flow_path = 'standard'
+    end
+
+    def consent_form_params
+      params.require(:doc_auth).permit(:ial2_consent_given)
+    end
+
+    def confirm_agreement_needed
+      return unless idv_session.idv_consent_given
+
+      redirect_to idv_hybrid_handoff_url
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/app/controllers/idv/welcome_controller.rb b/app/controllers/idv/welcome_controller.rb
index d4913074e27..f352e6ca4ec 100644
--- a/app/controllers/idv/welcome_controller.rb
+++ b/app/controllers/idv/welcome_controller.rb
@@ -3,18 +3,18 @@ class WelcomeController < ApplicationController
     include IdvStepConcern
     include StepIndicatorConcern
     include StepUtilitiesConcern
+    include GettingStartedAbTestConcern
 
     before_action :confirm_welcome_needed
+    before_action :maybe_redirect_for_getting_started_ab_test
 
     def show
       analytics.idv_doc_auth_welcome_visited(**analytics_arguments)
 
-      Funnel::DocAuth::RegisterStep.new(current_user.id, sp_session[:issuer]).call(
-        'welcome', :view,
-        true
-      )
+      Funnel::DocAuth::RegisterStep.new(current_user.id, sp_session[:issuer]).
+        call('welcome', :view, true)
 
-      render :show, locals: { flow_session: flow_session }
+      render :show
     end
 
     def update
diff --git a/app/services/analytics_events.rb b/app/services/analytics_events.rb
index ed4c3385dbc..cb522455b77 100644
--- a/app/services/analytics_events.rb
+++ b/app/services/analytics_events.rb
@@ -682,10 +682,17 @@ def idv_doc_auth_exception_visited(step_name:, remaining_attempts:, **extra)
     )
   end
 
+  def idv_doc_auth_getting_started_submitted(**extra)
+    track_event('IdV: doc auth getting_started submitted', **extra)
+  end
+
+  def idv_doc_auth_getting_started_visited(**extra)
+    track_event('IdV: doc auth getting_started visited', **extra)
+  end
+
   # The "hybrid handoff" step: Desktop user has submitted their choice to
   # either continue via desktop ("document_capture" destination) or switch
   # to mobile phone ("send_link" destination) to perform document upload.
-  # Mobile users still log this event but with skip_upload_step = true
   # @identity.idp.previous_event_name IdV: doc auth upload submitted
   def idv_doc_auth_hybrid_handoff_submitted(**extra)
     track_event('IdV: doc auth hybrid handoff submitted', **extra)
diff --git a/app/services/marketing_site.rb b/app/services/marketing_site.rb
index d18eba07056..02748dd4f5f 100644
--- a/app/services/marketing_site.rb
+++ b/app/services/marketing_site.rb
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ class MarketingSite
     verify-your-identity/verify-your-identity-in-person
     verify-your-identity/phone-number
     verify-your-identity/verify-your-address-by-mail
+    verify-your-identity/how-to-verify-your-identity
   ].to_set.freeze
 
   def self.locale_segment
diff --git a/app/views/idv/getting_started/show.html.erb b/app/views/idv/getting_started/show.html.erb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..99d27e1b30e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/views/idv/getting_started/show.html.erb
@@ -0,0 +1,100 @@
+<% title @title %>
+
+<%= render 'shared/maintenance_window_alert' do %>
+  <%= render JavascriptRequiredComponent.new(
+        header: t('idv.getting_started.no_js_header'),
+        intro: t('idv.getting_started.no_js_intro', sp_name: @sp_name),
+      ) do %>
+
+    <% if @current_user&.reproof_for_irs?(service_provider: @current_sp) %>
+    <%= render AlertComponent.new(
+          type: :info,
+          message: t('doc_auth.info.irs_reproofing_explanation'),
+          class: ['margin-bottom-2', 'usa-alert--info-important'],
+        )
+    %>
+    <% end %>
+
+  <%= render AlertComponent.new(
+        type: :error,
+        class: [
+          'js-consent-form-alert',
+          'margin-bottom-4',
+          flow_session[:error_message].blank? && 'display-none',
+        ].select(&:present?),
+        message: flow_session[:error_message].presence || t('errors.doc_auth.consent_form'),
+      ) %>
+
+  <%= render PageHeadingComponent.new.with_content(@title) %>
+    <p>
+      <%= t(
+            'doc_auth.info.getting_started_html',
+            sp_name: @sp_name,
+            link_html: new_tab_link_to(
+              t('doc_auth.info.getting_started_learn_more'),
+              help_center_redirect_path(
+                category: 'verify-your-identity',
+                article: 'how-to-verify-your-identity',
+                flow: :idv,
+                step: :getting_started,
+                location: 'intro_paragraph',
+              ),
+            ),
+          ) %>
+    </p>
+
+    <h2><%= t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.getting_started') %></h2>
+
+    <%= render ProcessListComponent.new(heading_level: :h3, class: 'margin-y-3') do |c| %>
+      <%= c.with_item(heading: t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.bullet1')) do %>
+        <p><%= t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.text1') %></p>
+      <% end %>
+      <%= c.with_item(heading: t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.bullet2')) do %>
+        <p><%= t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.text2') %></p>
+      <% end %>
+      <%= c.with_item(heading: t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.bullet3')) do %>
+        <p><%= t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.text3') %></p>
+      <% end %>
+      <%= c.with_item(heading: t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.bullet4', app_name: APP_NAME)) do %>
+        <p><%= t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.text4') %></p>
+      <% end %>
+    <% end %>
+
+  <%= simple_form_for(
+        :doc_auth,
+        url: url_for,
+        method: 'put',
+        html: { autocomplete: 'off', class: 'margin-top-2 margin-bottom-5 js-consent-continue-form' },
+      ) do |f| %>
+    <%= render ClickObserverComponent.new(event_name: 'IdV: consent checkbox toggled') do %>
+      <%= render ValidatedFieldComponent.new(
+            form: f,
+            name: :ial2_consent_given,
+            as: :boolean,
+            label: t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.consent', app_name: APP_NAME),
+            required: true,
+          ) %>
+    <% end %>
+    <p class="margin-top-2">
+      <%= new_tab_link_to(
+            t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.learn_more'),
+            policy_redirect_url(flow: :idv, step: :getting_started, location: :consent),
+          ) %>
+    </p>
+    <div class="margin-top-4">
+      <%= render(
+            SpinnerButtonComponent.new(
+              type: :submit,
+              big: true,
+              wide: true,
+              spin_on_click: false,
+            ).with_content(t('doc_auth.buttons.continue')),
+          ) %>
+    </div>
+  <% end %>
+
+    <%= render 'shared/cancel', link: idv_cancel_path(step: 'getting_started') %>
+  <% end %>
+<% end %>
+
+<%= javascript_packs_tag_once('document-capture-welcome') %>
diff --git a/app/views/idv/welcome/show.html.erb b/app/views/idv/welcome/show.html.erb
index 6a852e68406..c5db6c7538a 100644
--- a/app/views/idv/welcome/show.html.erb
+++ b/app/views/idv/welcome/show.html.erb
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 <%= render 'shared/maintenance_window_alert' do %>
   <%= render JavascriptRequiredComponent.new(
         header: t('idv.welcome.no_js_header'),
-        intro: t('idv.welcome.no_js_intro', sp_name: decorated_session.sp_name || t('doc_auth.info.no_sp_name')),
+        intro: t('idv.welcome.no_js_intro', sp_name: decorated_session.sp_name || APP_NAME),
       ) do %>
 
     <% if @current_user&.reproof_for_irs?(service_provider: @current_sp) %>
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 
   <%= render PageHeadingComponent.new.with_content(t('doc_auth.headings.welcome')) %>
     <p>
-      <%= t('doc_auth.info.welcome', sp_name: decorated_session.sp_name || t('doc_auth.info.no_sp_name')) %>
+      <%= t('doc_auth.info.welcome', sp_name: decorated_session.sp_name || APP_NAME) %>
     </p>
 
     <h2><%= t('doc_auth.instructions.welcome') %></h2>
diff --git a/config/application.yml.default b/config/application.yml.default
index 529d15b7716..2261141a3bf 100644
--- a/config/application.yml.default
+++ b/config/application.yml.default
@@ -127,6 +127,7 @@ idv_acuant_sdk_version_default: '11.8.2'
 idv_acuant_sdk_version_alternate: '11.8.1'
 idv_acuant_sdk_upgrade_a_b_testing_enabled: false
 idv_acuant_sdk_upgrade_a_b_testing_percent: 50
+idv_getting_started_a_b_testing: '{"welcome":100,"getting_started":0}'
 idv_send_link_attempt_window_in_minutes: 10
 idv_send_link_max_attempts: 5
 idv_tmx_test_csp_disabled_emails: '[]'
diff --git a/config/initializers/ab_tests.rb b/config/initializers/ab_tests.rb
index 4df55b07756..2d37e294cc4 100644
--- a/config/initializers/ab_tests.rb
+++ b/config/initializers/ab_tests.rb
@@ -18,4 +18,9 @@ module AbTests
         0,
     },
   )
+
+  IDV_GETTING_STARTED = AbTestBucket.new(
+    experiment_name: 'Idv: Getting Started Experience',
+    buckets: IdentityConfig.store.idv_getting_started_a_b_testing,
+  )
 end
diff --git a/config/locales/doc_auth/en.yml b/config/locales/doc_auth/en.yml
index c5f00f01cba..bba28cd9e58 100644
--- a/config/locales/doc_auth/en.yml
+++ b/config/locales/doc_auth/en.yml
@@ -100,6 +100,23 @@ en:
       choose_file_html: Drag file here or <lg-underline>choose from folder</lg-underline>
       doc_success: We verified your information
       selected_file: Selected file
+    getting_started:
+      instructions:
+        bullet1: Add photos of your ID
+        bullet2: Enter your Social Security number
+        bullet3: Match to your phone number
+        bullet4: Re-enter your %{app_name} password
+        consent: By checking this box, you are letting %{app_name} ask for, use, keep,
+          and share your personal information. We will use it to verify your
+          identity.
+        getting_started: 'You’ll need to:'
+        learn_more: Learn more about our privacy and security measures
+        text1: Use your driver’s license or state ID card. Other forms of ID are not
+          accepted.
+        text2: You will not need your physical SSN card.
+        text3: Your phone number matches you to your personal information. After you
+          match, we’ll send you a code.
+        text4: Your password saves and encrypts your personal information.
     headings:
       address: Update your mailing address
       back: Back
@@ -113,6 +130,7 @@ en:
       document_capture_back: Back of your ID
       document_capture_front: Front of your ID
       front: Front
+      getting_started: Let’s verify your identity for %{sp_name}
       hybrid_handoff: How would you like to add your ID?
       interstitial: We are processing your images
       lets_go: How verifying your identity works
@@ -146,6 +164,9 @@ en:
       document_capture_intro_acknowledgment: We’ll collect information about you by
         reading your state‑issued ID. We use this information to verify your
         identity.
+      getting_started_html: '%{sp_name} needs to make sure you are you — not someone
+        pretending to be you. %{link_html}'
+      getting_started_learn_more: Learn more about what you need to verify your identity
       hybrid_handoff: We’ll collect information about you by reading your state‑issued ID.
       image_loaded: Image loaded
       image_loading: Image loading
@@ -161,7 +182,6 @@ en:
         your state‑issued ID.
       link_sent_complete_no_polling: When you are done, click Continue here to finish verifying your identity.
       link_sent_complete_polling: The next step will load automatically.
-      no_sp_name: The agency that you are trying to access
       privacy: '%{app_name} is a secure, government website that adheres to the
         highest standards in data protection. We use your data to verify your
         identity.'
diff --git a/config/locales/doc_auth/es.yml b/config/locales/doc_auth/es.yml
index 7c8caa16b9a..a71f8b4e2e7 100644
--- a/config/locales/doc_auth/es.yml
+++ b/config/locales/doc_auth/es.yml
@@ -125,6 +125,23 @@ es:
         carpeta</lg-underline>
       doc_success: Verificamos sus datos
       selected_file: Archivo seleccionado
+    getting_started:
+      instructions:
+        bullet1: Incluir fotos de su identificación
+        bullet2: Introducir su número de Seguro Social
+        bullet3: Vincular su número de teléfono
+        bullet4: Volver a introducir su contraseña de %{app_name}
+        consent: Al marcar esta casilla, usted permite que %{app_name} solicite,
+          utilice, conserve y comparta su información personal. Los utilizamos
+          para verificar su identidad.
+        getting_started: 'Deberá:'
+        learn_more: Obtenga más información sobre nuestras medidas de privacidad y
+          seguridad
+        text1: Su documento de identidad no puede estar caducado.
+        text2: No necesitará la tarjeta con usted.
+        text3: Su número de teléfono se asocia a su información personal. Después de que
+          lo haya asociado, le enviaremos un código.
+        text4: Su contraseña guarda y encripta su información personal.
     headings:
       address: Actualice su dirección postal
       back: Parte Trasera
@@ -138,6 +155,7 @@ es:
       document_capture_back: Parte trasera de su documento de identidad
       document_capture_front: Parte delantera de su documento de identidad
       front: Parte Delantera
+      getting_started: Vamos a verificar su identidad para %{sp_name}
       hybrid_handoff: '¿Cómo desea añadir su documento de identidad?'
       interstitial: Estamos procesando sus imágenes
       lets_go: Cómo funciona la verificación de su identidad
@@ -174,6 +192,9 @@ es:
       document_capture_intro_acknowledgment: Recopilaremos información sobre usted
         leyendo su documento de identidad expedido por el Estado. Usamos esta
         información para verificar su identidad.
+      getting_started_html: '%{sp_name} necesita asegurarse de que es usted realmente
+        y no alguien que se hace pasar por usted. %{link_html}'
+      getting_started_learn_more: Obtenga más información sobre lo que necesita para verificar su identidad
       hybrid_handoff: Recopilaremos información sobre usted leyendo su documento de
         identidad expedido por el estado.
       image_loaded: Imagen cargada
@@ -193,7 +214,6 @@ es:
         completar la verificación de tu identidad.
       link_sent_complete_polling: El siguiente paso se cargará automáticamente una vez
         que verifiques tu identidad a través de tu teléfono.
-      no_sp_name: La agencia a la que está intentando acceder
       privacy: '%{app_name} es un sitio web gubernamental seguro que cumple con las
         normas más estrictas de protección de datos. Utilizamos sus datos para
         verificar su identidad.'
diff --git a/config/locales/doc_auth/fr.yml b/config/locales/doc_auth/fr.yml
index cedab5fca79..02c71951d7a 100644
--- a/config/locales/doc_auth/fr.yml
+++ b/config/locales/doc_auth/fr.yml
@@ -131,6 +131,23 @@ fr:
         dossier</lg-underline>
       doc_success: Nous avons vérifié vos informations
       selected_file: Fichier sélectionné
+    getting_started:
+      instructions:
+        bullet1: Ajoutez des photos de votre pièce d’identité
+        bullet2: Saisissez votre numéro de sécurité sociale
+        bullet3: Faire correspondre à votre numéro de téléphone
+        bullet4: Saisissez à nouveau votre mot de passe %{app_name}
+        consent: En cochant cette case, vous autorisez %{app_name} à demander, utiliser,
+          conserver et partager vos renseignements personnels. Nous les
+          utilisons pour vérifier votre identité.
+        getting_started: 'Vous aurez besoin de :'
+        learn_more: En savoir plus sur nos mesures de confidentialité et de sécurité
+        text1: Utilisez votre permis de conduire ou votre carte d’identité de l’État.
+          Les autres pièces d’identité ne sont pas acceptées.
+        text2: Vous n’aurez pas besoin de votre carte SSN physique.
+        text3: Votre numéro de téléphone correspond à vos informations personnelles. Une
+          fois la correspondance établie, nous vous enverrons un code.
+        text4: Votre mot de passe sauvegarde et crypte vos informations personnelles.
     headings:
       address: Mettre à jour votre adresse postale
       back: Verso
@@ -144,6 +161,7 @@ fr:
       document_capture_back: Verso de votre carte d’identité
       document_capture_front: Recto de votre carte d’identité
       front: Recto
+      getting_started: Vérifions votre identité pour %{sp_name}
       hybrid_handoff: Comment voulez-vous ajouter votre identifiant ?
       interstitial: Nous traitons vos images
       lets_go: Comment fonctionne la vérification de votre identité
@@ -179,6 +197,9 @@ fr:
       document_capture_intro_acknowledgment: Nous recueillons des informations sur
         vous en lisant votre pièce d’identité délivrée par l’État. Nous
         utilisons ces informations pour vérifier votre identité.
+      getting_started_html: '%{sp_name} doit s’assurer que c’est bien vous — et non
+        quelqu’un qui se fait passer pour vous. %{link_html}'
+      getting_started_learn_more: En savoir plus sur ce dont vous avez besoin pour vérifier votre identité
       hybrid_handoff: Nous recueillons des informations sur vous en lisant votre carte
         d’identité délivrée par l’État.
       image_loaded: Image chargée
@@ -200,7 +221,6 @@ fr:
       link_sent_complete_polling: L’étape suivante se chargera automatiquement une
         fois que vous aurez confirmé votre identifiant à l’aide de votre
         téléphone.
-      no_sp_name: L’agence à laquelle vous essayez d’accéder
       privacy: '%{app_name} est un site gouvernemental sécurisé qui respecte les
         normes les plus strictes en matière de protection des données. Nous
         utilisons vos données pour vérifier votre identité.'
diff --git a/config/locales/idv/en.yml b/config/locales/idv/en.yml
index 31a9a32e45f..0c2fe8e310d 100644
--- a/config/locales/idv/en.yml
+++ b/config/locales/idv/en.yml
@@ -166,6 +166,10 @@ en:
       ssn_label: Social Security number
       state: State
       zipcode: ZIP Code
+    getting_started:
+      no_js_header: You must enable JavaScript to verify your identity.
+      no_js_intro: '%{sp_name} needs you to verify your identity. You need to enable
+        JavaScript to continue this process.'
     images:
       come_back_later: Letter with a check mark
     index:
diff --git a/config/locales/idv/es.yml b/config/locales/idv/es.yml
index 54626089440..dd8a0e31292 100644
--- a/config/locales/idv/es.yml
+++ b/config/locales/idv/es.yml
@@ -174,6 +174,10 @@ es:
       ssn_label: Número de Seguro Social
       state: Estado
       zipcode: Código postal
+    getting_started:
+      no_js_header: Debe habilitar JavaScript para verificar su identidad.
+      no_js_intro: '%{sp_name} requiere que usted verifique su identidad. Debe
+        habilitar JavaScript para continuar con este proceso.'
     images:
       come_back_later: Carta con una marca de verificación
     index:
diff --git a/config/locales/idv/fr.yml b/config/locales/idv/fr.yml
index 5e7d2fa128e..adc95adb52f 100644
--- a/config/locales/idv/fr.yml
+++ b/config/locales/idv/fr.yml
@@ -181,6 +181,10 @@ fr:
       ssn_label: Numéro de sécurité sociale
       state: État
       zipcode: Code postal
+    getting_started:
+      no_js_header: Vous devez activer JavaScript pour vérifier votre identité.
+      no_js_intro: '%{sp_name} a besoin de vous pour vérifier votre identité. Vous
+        devez activer JavaScript pour poursuivre ce processus.'
     images:
       come_back_later: Lettre avec un crochet
     index:
diff --git a/config/routes.rb b/config/routes.rb
index 26ecb855193..65fb8ce61ea 100644
--- a/config/routes.rb
+++ b/config/routes.rb
@@ -330,6 +330,8 @@
       # This route is included in SMS messages sent to users who start the IdV hybrid flow. It
       # should be kept short, and should not include underscores ("_").
       get '/documents' => 'hybrid_mobile/entry#show', as: :hybrid_mobile_entry
+      get '/getting_started' => 'getting_started#show'
+      put '/getting_started' => 'getting_started#update'
       get '/hybrid_mobile/document_capture' => 'hybrid_mobile/document_capture#show'
       put '/hybrid_mobile/document_capture' => 'hybrid_mobile/document_capture#update'
       get '/hybrid_mobile/capture_complete' => 'hybrid_mobile/capture_complete#show'
diff --git a/lib/identity_config.rb b/lib/identity_config.rb
index 2b122bb88a3..9119edc93f1 100644
--- a/lib/identity_config.rb
+++ b/lib/identity_config.rb
@@ -221,6 +221,7 @@ def self.build_store(config_map)
     config.add(:idv_acuant_sdk_version_alternate, type: :string)
     config.add(:idv_acuant_sdk_upgrade_a_b_testing_enabled, type: :boolean)
     config.add(:idv_acuant_sdk_upgrade_a_b_testing_percent, type: :integer)
+    config.add(:idv_getting_started_a_b_testing, type: :json, options: { symbolize_names: true })
     config.add(:idv_send_link_attempt_window_in_minutes, type: :integer)
     config.add(:idv_send_link_max_attempts, type: :integer)
     config.add(:idv_sp_required, type: :boolean)
diff --git a/spec/controllers/concerns/idv/getting_started_ab_test_concern_spec.rb b/spec/controllers/concerns/idv/getting_started_ab_test_concern_spec.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..464e40ddf96
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spec/controllers/concerns/idv/getting_started_ab_test_concern_spec.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,106 @@
+require 'rails_helper'
+
+RSpec.describe 'GettingStartedAbTestConcern' do
+  let(:user) { create(:user, :fully_registered, email: 'old_email@example.com') }
+  let(:idv_session) do
+    Idv::Session.new(user_session: subject.user_session, current_user: user, service_provider: nil)
+  end
+
+  module Idv
+    class StepController < ApplicationController
+      include GettingStartedAbTestConcern
+
+      def show
+        render plain: 'Hello'
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  describe '#getting_started_a_b_test_bucket' do
+    let(:sp_session) { {} }
+
+    controller Idv::StepController do
+    end
+
+    before do
+      allow(session).to receive(:id).and_return('session-id')
+      allow(controller).to receive(:sp_session).and_return(sp_session)
+      allow(AbTests::IDV_GETTING_STARTED).to receive(:bucket) do |discriminator|
+        case discriminator
+        when 'session-id'
+          :welcome
+        when 'request-id'
+          :getting_started
+        end
+      end
+    end
+
+    it 'returns the bucket based on session id' do
+      expect(controller.getting_started_a_b_test_bucket).to eq(:welcome)
+    end
+
+    context 'with associated sp session request id' do
+      let(:sp_session) { { request_id: 'request-id' } }
+
+      it 'returns the bucket based on request id' do
+        expect(controller.getting_started_a_b_test_bucket).to eq(:getting_started)
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  context '#maybe_redirect_for_getting_started_ab_test' do
+    controller Idv::StepController do
+      before_action :maybe_redirect_for_getting_started_ab_test
+    end
+
+    before do
+      sign_in(user)
+      routes.draw do
+        get 'show' => 'idv/step#show'
+      end
+    end
+
+    let(:session_uuid) { SecureRandom.uuid }
+
+    context 'A/B test specifies getting started page' do
+      before do
+        allow(controller).to receive(:getting_started_a_b_test_bucket).
+          and_return(:getting_started)
+      end
+
+      it 'redirects to idv_getting_started_url' do
+        get :show
+
+        expect(response).to redirect_to(idv_getting_started_url)
+      end
+    end
+
+    context 'A/B test specifies welcome page' do
+      before do
+        allow(controller).to receive(:getting_started_a_b_test_bucket).
+          and_return(:welcome)
+      end
+
+      it 'does not redirect users away from welcome page' do
+        get :show
+
+        expect(response.body).to eq('Hello')
+        expect(response.status).to eq(200)
+      end
+    end
+
+    context 'A/B test specifies some other value' do
+      before do
+        allow(controller).to receive(:getting_started_a_b_test_bucket).
+          and_return(:something_else)
+      end
+
+      it 'does not redirect users away from welcome page' do
+        get :show
+
+        expect(response.body).to eq('Hello')
+        expect(response.status).to eq(200)
+      end
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/spec/controllers/idv/getting_started_controller_spec.rb b/spec/controllers/idv/getting_started_controller_spec.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..0eaaa0ac9c0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spec/controllers/idv/getting_started_controller_spec.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,124 @@
+require 'rails_helper'
+
+RSpec.describe Idv::GettingStartedController do
+  include IdvHelper
+
+  let(:user) { create(:user) }
+
+  before do
+    stub_sign_in(user)
+    stub_analytics
+    subject.user_session['idv/doc_auth'] = {}
+  end
+
+  describe 'before_actions' do
+    it 'includes authentication before_action' do
+      expect(subject).to have_actions(
+        :before,
+        :confirm_two_factor_authenticated,
+      )
+    end
+
+    it 'includes outage before_action' do
+      expect(subject).to have_actions(
+        :before,
+        :check_for_outage,
+      )
+    end
+  end
+
+  describe '#show' do
+    let(:analytics_name) { 'IdV: doc auth getting_started visited' }
+    let(:analytics_args) do
+      { step: 'getting_started',
+        analytics_id: 'Doc Auth',
+        irs_reproofing: false }
+    end
+
+    it 'renders the show template' do
+      get :show
+
+      expect(response).to render_template :show
+    end
+
+    it 'sends analytics_visited event' do
+      get :show
+
+      expect(@analytics).to have_logged_event(analytics_name, analytics_args)
+    end
+
+    it 'updates DocAuthLog welcome_view_count' do
+      doc_auth_log = DocAuthLog.create(user_id: user.id)
+
+      expect { get :show }.to(
+        change { doc_auth_log.reload.welcome_view_count }.from(0).to(1),
+      )
+    end
+
+    it 'updates DocAuthLog agreement_view_count' do
+      doc_auth_log = DocAuthLog.create(user_id: user.id)
+
+      expect { get :show }.to(
+        change { doc_auth_log.reload.agreement_view_count }.from(0).to(1),
+      )
+    end
+
+    context 'getting_started already visited' do
+      it 'redirects to hybrid_handoff' do
+        subject.idv_session.idv_consent_given = true
+
+        get :show
+
+        expect(response).to redirect_to(idv_hybrid_handoff_url)
+      end
+    end
+
+    it 'redirects to please call page if fraud review is pending' do
+      profile = create(:profile, :fraud_review_pending)
+
+      stub_sign_in(profile.user)
+
+      get :show
+
+      expect(response).to redirect_to(idv_please_call_url)
+    end
+  end
+
+  describe '#update' do
+    let(:analytics_name) { 'IdV: doc auth getting_started submitted' }
+
+    let(:analytics_args) do
+      { success: true,
+        errors: {},
+        step: 'getting_started',
+        analytics_id: 'Doc Auth',
+        irs_reproofing: false }
+    end
+
+    it 'sends analytics_submitted event with consent given' do
+      put :update, params: { doc_auth: { ial2_consent_given: 1 } }
+
+      expect(@analytics).to have_logged_event(analytics_name, analytics_args)
+    end
+
+    it 'creates a document capture session' do
+      expect { put :update, params: { doc_auth: { ial2_consent_given: 1 } } }.
+        to change { subject.user_session['idv/doc_auth'][:document_capture_session_uuid] }.from(nil)
+    end
+
+    context 'with previous establishing in-person enrollments' do
+      let!(:enrollment) { create(:in_person_enrollment, :establishing, user: user, profile: nil) }
+
+      before do
+        allow(IdentityConfig.store).to receive(:in_person_proofing_enabled).and_return(true)
+      end
+
+      it 'cancels all previous establishing enrollments' do
+        put :update, params: { doc_auth: { ial2_consent_given: 1 } }
+
+        expect(enrollment.reload.status).to eq('cancelled')
+        expect(user.establishing_in_person_enrollment).to be_blank
+      end
+    end
+  end
+end
diff --git a/spec/controllers/idv/welcome_controller_spec.rb b/spec/controllers/idv/welcome_controller_spec.rb
index f8da3e66d5f..ca531e9414b 100644
--- a/spec/controllers/idv/welcome_controller_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/controllers/idv/welcome_controller_spec.rb
@@ -25,6 +25,13 @@
         :check_for_outage,
       )
     end
+
+    it 'includes getting started ab test before_action' do
+      expect(subject).to have_actions(
+        :before,
+        :maybe_redirect_for_getting_started_ab_test,
+      )
+    end
   end
 
   describe '#show' do
diff --git a/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/getting_started_spec.rb b/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/getting_started_spec.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..661ce15beeb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spec/features/idv/doc_auth/getting_started_spec.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,78 @@
+require 'rails_helper'
+
+RSpec.feature 'getting started step' do
+  include IdvHelper
+  include DocAuthHelper
+
+  let(:fake_analytics) { FakeAnalytics.new }
+  let(:maintenance_window) { [] }
+  let(:sp_name) { 'Test SP' }
+
+  before do
+    allow_any_instance_of(ApplicationController).to receive(:analytics).and_return(fake_analytics)
+    allow_any_instance_of(ServiceProviderSessionDecorator).to receive(:sp_name).and_return(sp_name)
+    stub_const('AbTests::IDV_GETTING_STARTED', FakeAbTestBucket.new)
+    AbTests::IDV_GETTING_STARTED.assign_all(:getting_started)
+
+    visit_idp_from_sp_with_ial2(:oidc)
+    sign_in_and_2fa_user
+    complete_doc_auth_steps_before_welcome_step
+  end
+
+  it 'displays expected content with javascript enabled', :js do
+    expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_getting_started_path)
+
+    # Try to continue with unchecked checkbox
+    click_continue
+    expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_getting_started_path)
+    expect(page).to have_content(t('forms.validation.required_checkbox'))
+
+    complete_getting_started_step
+    expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_hybrid_handoff_path)
+  end
+
+  it 'logs "intro_paragraph" learn more link click' do
+    click_on t('doc_auth.info.getting_started_learn_more')
+
+    expect(fake_analytics).to have_logged_event(
+      'External Redirect',
+      step: 'getting_started',
+      location: 'intro_paragraph',
+      flow: 'idv',
+      redirect_url: MarketingSite.help_center_article_url(
+        category: 'verify-your-identity',
+        article: 'how-to-verify-your-identity',
+      ),
+    )
+  end
+
+  context 'when JS is disabled' do
+    it 'shows the notice if the user clicks continue without giving consent' do
+      click_continue
+
+      expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_getting_started_url)
+      expect(page).to have_content(t('errors.doc_auth.consent_form'))
+    end
+
+    it 'allows the user to continue after checking the checkbox' do
+      check t('doc_auth.instructions.consent', app_name: APP_NAME)
+      click_continue
+
+      expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_hybrid_handoff_path)
+    end
+  end
+
+  context 'skipping hybrid_handoff step', :js, driver: :headless_chrome_mobile do
+    before do
+      complete_getting_started_step
+    end
+
+    it 'progresses to document capture' do
+      expect(page).to have_current_path(idv_document_capture_url)
+    end
+  end
+
+  def complete_getting_started_step
+    complete_agreement_step # it does the right thing
+  end
+end
diff --git a/spec/views/idv/getting_started/show.html.erb_spec.rb b/spec/views/idv/getting_started/show.html.erb_spec.rb
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..769e4e3fb31
--- /dev/null
+++ b/spec/views/idv/getting_started/show.html.erb_spec.rb
@@ -0,0 +1,103 @@
+require 'rails_helper'
+
+RSpec.describe 'idv/getting_started/show' do
+  let(:flow_session) { {} }
+  let(:user_fully_authenticated) { true }
+  let(:sp_name) { nil }
+  let(:user) { create(:user) }
+
+  before do
+    @decorated_session = instance_double(ServiceProviderSessionDecorator)
+    @sp_name = 'Login.gov'
+    @title = t('doc_auth.headings.getting_started', sp_name: @sp_name)
+    allow(@decorated_session).to receive(:sp_name).and_return(sp_name)
+    allow(view).to receive(:decorated_session).and_return(@decorated_session)
+    allow(view).to receive(:flow_session).and_return(flow_session)
+    allow(view).to receive(:user_fully_authenticated?).and_return(user_fully_authenticated)
+    allow(view).to receive(:user_signing_up?).and_return(false)
+    allow(view).to receive(:url_for).and_wrap_original do |method, *args, &block|
+      method.call(*args, &block)
+    rescue
+      ''
+    end
+    render
+  end
+
+  context 'in doc auth with an authenticated user' do
+    let(:need_irs_reproofing) { false }
+
+    before do
+      allow(user).to receive(:reproof_for_irs?).and_return(need_irs_reproofing)
+      assign(:current_user, user)
+
+      render
+    end
+
+    it 'does not render the IRS reproofing explanation' do
+      expect(rendered).not_to have_text(t('doc_auth.info.irs_reproofing_explanation'))
+    end
+
+    it 'renders a link to return to the SP' do
+      expect(rendered).to have_link(t('links.cancel'))
+    end
+
+    context 'when trying to log in to the IRS' do
+      let(:need_irs_reproofing) { true }
+
+      it 'renders the IRS reproofing explanation' do
+        expect(rendered).to have_text(t('doc_auth.info.irs_reproofing_explanation'))
+      end
+    end
+  end
+
+  context 'during the acuant maintenance window' do
+    let(:start) { Time.zone.parse('2020-01-01T00:00:00Z') }
+    let(:now) { Time.zone.parse('2020-01-01T12:00:00Z') }
+    let(:finish) { Time.zone.parse('2020-01-01T23:59:59Z') }
+
+    before do
+      allow(IdentityConfig.store).to receive(:acuant_maintenance_window_start).and_return(start)
+      allow(IdentityConfig.store).to receive(:acuant_maintenance_window_finish).and_return(finish)
+    end
+
+    around do |ex|
+      travel_to(now) { ex.run }
+    end
+
+    it 'renders the warning banner but no other content' do
+      render
+
+      expect(rendered).to have_content('We are currently under maintenance')
+      expect(rendered).to_not have_content(t('doc_auth.headings.welcome'))
+    end
+  end
+
+  it 'includes code to track clicks on the consent checkbox' do
+    selector = [
+      'lg-click-observer[event-name="IdV: consent checkbox toggled"]',
+      '[name="doc_auth[ial2_consent_given]"]',
+    ].join ' '
+
+    expect(rendered).to have_css(selector)
+  end
+
+  it 'renders a link to help center article' do
+    expect(rendered).to have_link(
+      t('doc_auth.info.getting_started_learn_more'),
+      href: help_center_redirect_path(
+        category: 'verify-your-identity',
+        article: 'how-to-verify-your-identity',
+        flow: :idv,
+        step: :getting_started,
+        location: 'intro_paragraph',
+      ),
+    )
+  end
+
+  it 'renders a link to the privacy & security page' do
+    expect(rendered).to have_link(
+      t('doc_auth.getting_started.instructions.learn_more'),
+      href: policy_redirect_url(flow: :idv, step: :getting_started, location: :consent),
+    )
+  end
+end