> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.8call.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Go from sign-up to your first AI call in a few minutes.

<Info>
  This guide walks you through the fastest path to a working AI agent: create it, give it a voice, and place your first call. Each step links to a deeper guide if you want more detail.
</Info>

## Before you start

You'll need a 8call account and access to an organization (you're an owner or admin). If you were invited as a member, ask an admin for access — see [Invite and manage members](/guides/members).

## Step 1: Create an agent

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the agents page">
    Go to `/agents` and click **Create agent**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the essentials">
    Give it a name, choose languages and a timezone, write a greeting, and pick a voice. When the status bar reads **All required fields are set**, click **Create agent**.

    <Check>
      Your agent appears in the sidebar and on the `/agents` list.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

Full walkthrough: [Create your first agent](/guides/create-agent).

## Step 2: Make it yours

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="Personality & voice" icon="microphone" href="/guides/agent-personality-voice">
    Set the tone and pick how your agent sounds.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Questions & data" icon="list-check" href="/guides/agent-questions-data">
    Decide what the agent asks and captures.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Knowledge base" icon="book" href="/guides/knowledge-base">
    Give your agent accurate answers about your business.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Appointments" icon="calendar-check" href="/guides/appointments-offerings">
    Let callers book time on your calendar.
  </Card>
</Columns>

## Step 3: Put your agent to work

<Steps>
  <Step title="Add it to your website">
    Customize the [website widget](/guides/web-widget) and paste the embed snippet into your site so visitors can call your agent.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Or place an outbound call">
    Prefer to reach out first? [Schedule an outbound call](/guides/scheduled-calls) and the agent will dial automatically.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Step 4: Review the results

After a call, open `/calls` to listen to the recording, read the transcript and summary, and see any data your agent captured. See [Review your calls](/guides/making-calls).

<Note>
  **Need help?** Reach out at [michael@8call.co](mailto:michael@8call.co).
</Note>