To get started with ChaosSearch, users can begin at the ChaosSearch home page and click the "Start Free Trial" button to register for a free trial account. The process involves connecting an AWS account with ChaosSearch using an automated integration template, creating an S3 bucket, and defining object groups to filter data logically. After finalizing these steps, users can create their first index using ChaosSearch, which involves navigating to the Storage tab, choosing an S3 bucket, and applying filters and transformations as needed. Once an index is created, users can transform their data and create views with Chaos Refinery, a feature that allows for logical transformations without modifying the source data. Finally, users can visualize and dashboard their data using Kibana, which provides real-time insights into their data. With its streamlined trial experience, ChaosSearch enables users to activate their AWS data storage as a data lake for multi-API analytics in just a few minutes.