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title: "Quick Start Guide"
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**Welcome to Airia\!**

We're excited to help you simplify and secure your use of AI. This guide will get you up and running with your first AI agent quickly and safely. Advanced features will come naturally as you explore the platform.

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## Getting Started

### Login & User Setup

You should have received an invitation link via email. Simply click the link and create your password to get started.

### Adding Team Members

Need to add colleagues? It's simple:

1. Go to **Settings** at the bottom of the left menu
2. Select **Users**
3. Click **Add User** and enter their name and role
4. Click **Send Invite**

**Role Types:**

- **Platform Admin** - Can build, edit, and delete agents with you
- **End User** - Can only use the Chat feature when agents are deployed

**Good to know:** You start with credits to test any model that supports Airia Key. Set up your Account Details to manage billing and preferences.

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## Building Your First AI Agent

<Steps>
  <Step title="Step 1: Create a Project">
    ### 

    _Projects organize all the components for your agents_

    1. Find **Projects** in the left menu and click the **\+** sign
    2. Enter a **Name** and **Description** for your project
    3. Add an **Icon** (optional)
    4. Click **Create**
  </Step>
  <Step title="Step 2: Add Models">
    _Models are the AI engines (like ChatGPT, Claude, etc.)_

    1. In your project, select **Models** → **New Model**
    2. Browse available models and their costs
    3. Click **Add to Project** for your chosen model(s)
    4. Review details and click **Add**

    <Tip>
      Start with cost-effective models like GPT-4o Mini or Claude 3 Opus. You can always upgrade to more powerful models like GPT-4o or Claude 3.5 Sonnet for complex tasks.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
  <Step title="Step 3: Add Data Sources">
    _Give your agent knowledge by connecting your files and data_

    1. Select **Data Sources** → **New Data Source**
    2. Choose a connector from the list
    3. **Recommended:** Start with **File Upload** for your first agent
    4. Name your data source and upload your files
    5. Click **Upload** and wait for processing
  </Step>
  <Step title="Step 4: Build Your Agent">
    _Connect everything together visually_

    1. Go to **Agents** → **New Agent**
    2. **Name your agent** (make it descriptive for easy identification)
    3. **Drag and drop** a Data Source and Model onto the canvas
    4. **Connect the components:** Input → Data Source → Model → Output
    5. **Save your agent** using the Save button
    6. **Test your agent** to see how it responds
    7. **Set as Active** when you're satisfied with the results
  </Step>
  <Step title="Step 5: Set Up Agent Interface">
    _Make it available for use_

    1. In **Agents**, find your agent and click the **⋯** menu
    2. Select **Interfaces**
    3. Click **+ Add Interface** and choose **Airia Catalog**
    4. Complete the configuration fields
    5. Test it by going to **Airia Chat** in the Apps section

    <Icon icon="party-horn" />**Congratulations\!** Your first AI agent is ready to use.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Popular Use Cases

Get inspired by what others are building:

- **Document Assistant** - Get insights and summaries from your files
- **Marketing Copywriter** - Draft campaigns using your brand knowledge
- **Legal Assistant** - Review contracts and extract key clauses
- **Customer Support** - Answer queries using your product guides
- **Social Media Creator** - Generate posts aligned with your content style
- **Data Analyst** - Identify trends and insights from your reports
- **Medical Assistant** - Summarize patient records and files
- **HR Support** - Draft job specs and create training recommendations
- **Sales Support** - Research prospects and draft personalized emails
- **Internal Help Desk** - Answer policy questions across departments

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## Need Help?

Airia's goal is to make AI accessible to everyone. Reach out to our team if you need support or want to discuss your specific use case\!