> ## 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.

## Step 1: Create an Account

The first step is to create a Qanapi account:

1. Visit [qanapi.cloud](https://qanapi.cloud) and click "Sign up"
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 2: Create Your First Project

Once logged in, you'll need to create a project:

1. Navigate to the Projects page (this should be the default landing page)
2. Click the "New Project" button
3. Fill in the project details:
   * Project Name (e.g., "Example project")
   * Environment (Development, Staging, or Production)
   * Datacenter location
   * Encryption Strategy (AES-256, RSA-2048, or RSA-4096)
   * Optional: Enable additional functions as needed
4. Click "Create" to finalize your project

## Step 3: Create an API Key

To interact with the Qanapi API, you'll need an API key:

1. From your project page, navigate to the "API Keys" tab
2. Click "Create API Key"
3. Note the warning that the key will only be displayed once
4. Copy and securely store your new API key

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

## Step 4: Create Data Classifications

Set up data classifications to categorize your sensitive data:

1. Go to the "Classifications" tab in your project
2. Click "Create Classification"
3. Enter a name (e.g., "Health", "Commercial", "CUI")
4. Optionally add a description and customize colors
5. Click "Create"

## Step 5: Use the Smart Data Proxy

The Smart Data Proxy allows you to encrypt and protect data in HTTP requests:

```bash theme={null}
curl --location 'https://your-tenant.qanapi.cloud/proxy/your-project-id' \
--header 'X-Qanapi-Authorization: your_api_key' \
--header 'X-Qanapi-Mode: encrypt' \
--header 'X-Qanapi-Fields: title,body' \
--header 'X-Qanapi-Classification: cui' \
--header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
--data '{
    "userId": 1,
    "id": 1,
    "title": "Title text to encrypt",
    "body": "Body text to encrypt"
}'
```

## Next Steps

Now that you have the basics set up, you can:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Explore Data Proxies" icon="network-wired" href="/api-v1/data-proxies/overview">
    Learn more about encrypting and decrypting data using Smart Data Proxies
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Your Team" icon="users" href="/administration/team-management">
    Add team members to collaborate on your Qanapi projects
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Logging" icon="chart-line" href="/administration/log-destinations">
    Configure log destinations for security monitoring
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrate Templates" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/administration/templates">
    Use pre-configured templates to integrate with popular services
  </Card>
</CardGroup>