> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.agentflow.live/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start Guide

> Get up and running with AgentFlow in under 10 minutes

# Quick Start Guide

**Create your AgentFlow account and start chatting with your first AI agent in under 10 minutes.**

This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started with AgentFlow—from creating your account to having your first conversation with an AI agent.

## What You'll Accomplish

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Account">
    Sign up for AgentFlow and set up your organization
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your Profile">
    Personalize your account and preferences
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Your First Agent">
    Build an AI agent with your chosen model and personality
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Your First Conversation">
    Chat with your agent and explore the features
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

## Step 1: Create Your Account

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="user-plus" title="Sign up at AgentFlow">
    1. Visit [app.agentflow.live](https://app.agentflow.live)
    2. Click **"Get Started"** or **"Sign Up"**
    3. Sign up with your email address or social provider

    <Note>AgentFlow uses secure authentication powered by Clerk.</Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="building" title="Request organization access">
    AgentFlow is currently in beta. To create an organization:

    1. Go to the Admin Panel dropdown
    2. Click **"Create Organization"**
    3. Fill out the waitlist form with your organization details
    4. Submit your request
    5. Wait for approval notification

    <Note>
      Once approved, you'll become the organization owner with full access. The approval process typically takes 1-2 business days.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Step 2: Set Up Your Profile

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="user" title="Complete your profile">
    Navigate to your profile settings (top right corner → Profile):

    * **Display Name**: How you'll appear to team members
    * **Profile Picture**: Upload an image or use your account avatar
    * **Time Zone**: Set your local timezone
    * **Language**: Choose your preferred language

    <Tip>A complete profile helps team members recognize you in shared conversations.</Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="sliders" title="Configure your preferences">
    Customize your experience in Settings → Preferences:

    * **Theme**: Choose light, dark, or auto mode
    * **Notifications**: Set how you want to be notified
    * **Default AI Model**: Select your preferred model for new agents
    * **Conversation Settings**: Choose default behaviors
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Step 3: Connect Your First AI

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="plug" title="Navigate to Admin Panel">
    1. Click your organization name in the top navigation
    2. Select **"Admin Panel"** from the dropdown
    3. Click the **"Models"** tab (this is where you configure AI connections)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="wand-magic-sparkles" title="Add your AI connection">
    Fill in your AI connection details:

    **Basic Information:**

    * **Name**: Give your connection a descriptive name (e.g., "GPT-4 Assistant")
    * **Endpoint**: The URL where POST requests will be sent
    * **Description**: Explain what this connection does

    **Request Headers:**

    * Add authentication headers (API keys, bearer tokens, etc.)
    * Example: `Authorization: Bearer sk-your-api-key`

    <Tip>
      **What can you connect?** OpenAI, Claude, custom workflows (N8N, Make.com), agent builders, or any HTTP webhook service.
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="message" title="Configure request/response mapping">
    Define how AgentFlow communicates with your endpoint:

    **Request Template**: How messages are sent
    **Response Path**: Where to find the AI's response in the JSON

    <Note>
      AgentFlow provides field mapping configuration - your endpoint handles all AI behavior, prompts, and parameters.
    </Note>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="check-circle" title="Test and create groups">
    1. Click **"Run Test"** to verify your connection works
    2. Must return 200 (Success) to save
    3. Go to **"Groups"** tab
    4. Create a group and add your AI connection to it
    5. Add yourself to the group to access the connection
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Step 4: Start Your First Conversation

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="message-plus" title="Open a new conversation">
    1. Click **"Conversations"** in the left sidebar
    2. Click **"New Conversation"** or click on your new agent
    3. You'll see the conversation interface
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="keyboard" title="Send your first message">
    Try sending a message to your agent:

    ```
    Hello! Can you help me understand what you can do?
    ```

    Your AI connection will respond based on your endpoint's configuration. Try asking:

    * Questions about its capabilities
    * To help with a task
    * To explain something complex

    <Tip>
      **Pro tip**: Use the model dropdown (similar to ChatGPT/Claude) to switch between AI connections at any time.
    </Tip>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="sparkles" title="Explore conversation features">
    **Available Features:**

    * **📋 Copy**: Copy messages to clipboard
    * **👍 Like/Dislike**: Give feedback on responses with thumbs up/down
    * **💬 Comment**: Add feedback comments to messages
    * **📊 View Feedback**: Check all feedback in the feedback panel
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="lightbulb" title="Try these example prompts">
    Get the most out of your first conversation:

    **For a general assistant:**

    ```
    Explain quantum computing to me like I'm 10 years old
    ```

    **For a coding helper:**

    ```
    Write a Python function to validate email addresses
    ```

    **For a creative assistant:**

    ```
    Help me brainstorm names for a new coffee shop
    ```

    **For a business assistant:**

    ```
    Draft an email to reschedule a meeting professionally
    ```
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

***

## Next Steps

Congratulations! 🎉 You've created your account, built your first agent, and started a conversation. Here's what to explore next:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Invite Your Team" icon="users" href="/organization/inviting-team-members">
    Add team members and start collaborating
  </Card>

  <Card title="Connect More AI" icon="plug" href="/agents/creating-your-first-agent">
    Connect additional AI endpoints for different use cases
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Access" icon="users" href="/organization/roles-and-permissions">
    Control who can access your AI connections via groups
  </Card>

  <Card title="Distribute Your Connection" icon="share-nodes" href="/distribution/distributing-your-agent">
    Deploy your AI connection to other organizations
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion icon="circle-question" title="How much does AgentFlow cost?">
    AgentFlow is currently in beta. You pay for:

    * **AI Usage**: Costs from your AI endpoint provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.)
    * **AgentFlow Platform**: To be announced

    Note: AgentFlow only manages access and distribution - AI costs are handled by your endpoint provider.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="circle-question" title="Can I switch AI connections later?">
    Yes! You can:

    * Connect multiple AI endpoints
    * Use the model dropdown to switch between connections during conversations
    * Update or modify connection configurations anytime in the Admin Panel
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="circle-question" title="How do I invite team members?">
    1. Go to Admin Panel → Users tab
    2. Click "Invite Member"
    3. Enter their email
    4. They'll receive an invitation email

    Learn more in our [Team Management Guide](/organization/inviting-team-members).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion icon="circle-question" title="Is my data secure?">
    AgentFlow implements multi-tenant security:

    * Complete data isolation between organizations
    * Secure authentication with enterprise-grade providers
    * Group-based access control for AI connections

    Learn more about [security & privacy](/security/data-privacy).
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Need Help?

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Browse Docs" icon="book" href="/support/common-issues">
    Find answers in our documentation
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@agentflow.live">
    Email our support team
  </Card>

  <Card title="Join Community" icon="users" href="https://community.agentflow.live">
    Connect with other users
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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**You're all set!** Start exploring AgentFlow and see what AI agents can do for you. 🚀