> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://agent-docs.nineteen58.co.za/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Get your AI phone agent up and running in under 5 minutes

## Create your first agent

Learn how to create and deploy your first AI phone agent in just a few steps.

### Initial Setup

From your dashboard:

1. Click "Create New Agent"
2. Give your agent a name
3. Give your agent some initial instructions
4. Click "Create Agent"

### Configure Your Agent

#### Set up agent behavior

Configure how your agent thinks and responds:

1. Define your agent's personality and tone
2. Add your business's key information
3. Set up specific instructions for handling common scenarios
4. Configure business hours and availability

#### Connect a phone number

Get your agent ready to take calls:

1. We'll provide you with a testing number to start
2. You can also connect your own phone number to your agent

### Test and Go Live

#### Test your agent

Before going live:

1. Call your number and try out different conversation scenarios
2. Review call recordings and transcripts
3. Adjust agent settings as needed

#### Launch your agent

Ready to go live?

1. Review and finalize your agent's configuration
2. Set up a production phone number
3. Monitor your first few calls
4. Configure any needed adjustments

## Next Steps

<CardGroup>
  <Card title="Advanced Configuration" icon="sliders" href="/configuration/advanced">
    Fine-tune your agent's responses and behavior patterns.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Best Practices" icon="star" href="/guides/best-practices">
    Learn how to optimize your agent's performance.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Call Analytics" icon="chart-mixed" href="/analytics/overview">
    Monitor your agent's performance and call metrics.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Human Handoff" icon="people" href="/features/human-handoff">
    Set up seamless transfers to human agents when needed.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>