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

# Quickstart

> Get started with Qanapi in just a few minutes

# Qanapi Quickstart Guide

This guide will help you get up and running with Qanapi quickly. Follow these steps to start protecting your sensitive
data with Qanapi's advanced encryption services.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an Account">
    1. Visit [qanapi.cloud](https://qanapi.cloud) and click "Create an account"
    2. Fill out the registration form with your information
    3. Verify your email address
    4. Log in to your new Qanapi tenant dashboard

    <Info>
      By creating an account, you acknowledge that the system is subject to U.S. government information
      regulations. Be sure to review the legal notice at the bottom of the registration page.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Your First Configuration">
    Once logged in, you'll need to create an Encryption Configuration:

    1. Go to the <Icon icon="puzzle-piece" color="#08A046" iconType="solid" /> <b>Configurations</b> > <b>Encryptions</b>
    2. Click <Icon icon="plus" color="#08A046" iconType="solid" /> <b>Add Encryption</b>
       1. Name it whatever you prefer and select your algorithm of choice
    3. Click <Badge color="green" shape="pill">Create Config</Badge>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an API Key">
    To interact with the Qanapi API, you'll need an API key:

    1. Go to <Icon icon="code" color="#08A046" iconType="solid" /> <b>Karst\_Gorge</b> > <b>API Keys</b>
    2. Click <Icon icon="key" color="#08A046" iconType="solid" /> <b>Create New Key</b>
    3. Select the user, the configs to use and the permissions it can use.
    4. Click <Badge color="green" shape="pill">Create Key</Badge>
    5. Copy the key that is displayed.  This should be used as your X-Qanapi-Authorization header.
    6. Go to one of the Encryption configurations the key is assigned to and copy the proxy string.
       1. This is used in the encrypt and decrypt routes to tell the API what settings to use.

    <Warning>
      Your API key will only be displayed once. Make sure to store it securely as it cannot be retrieved later.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Begin using our API">
    That's it!  You are now ready to use the Encryption API.  Visit
    [the API reference](/api-reference/list-configurations) to learn what routes are available.
  </Step>
</Steps>