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

# Quick Start

> Get up and running with SoloEnt in 5 minutes

Get started with SoloEnt by following these steps. You'll be writing with AI assistance in minutes.

## Setup steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Launch and login">
    Open SoloEnt and sign in with your Google or Microsoft account. The login page opens automatically in your browser.

    <Card title="Login guide" icon="right-to-bracket" href="./login">
      Detailed login instructions
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose preferences">
    Set your interface language and color theme.

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Language" icon="language" href="./language-settings">
        Interface and Agent language
      </Card>

      <Card title="Theme" icon="palette" href="./theme-settings">
        Color theme for comfort
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your model">
    After logging in, you can start writing immediately using SoloEnt's official free models — no API key required.

    To access more models, configure a third-party API key in settings or upgrade your subscription to unlock VIP models.

    <Card title="Models & API configuration" icon="key" href="./api-configuration">
      Official free models, VIP subscription models, and third-party API key setup
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first project">
    Start a new writing project and begin creating content.

    <Card title="Create project" icon="folder-plus" href="../tips/create-project">
      Project creation guide
    </Card>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Understanding the interface

SoloEnt uses a three-panel layout optimized for AI-assisted writing. Each panel serves a specific purpose in your workflow.

<Card title="Interface Overview" icon="grid-2" href="./interface">
  Explore the three-panel workspace in detail
</Card>

## Next steps

Choose your learning path:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Interface overview" icon="grid-2" href="./interface">
    Learn the workspace layout
  </Card>

  <Card title="Log in" icon="right-to-bracket" href="./login">
    Sign in to get started
  </Card>

  <Card title="API configuration" icon="key" href="./api-configuration">
    Set up your AI model keys
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start your first book" icon="pen-to-square" href="../tips/create-project">
    Create a new writing project
  </Card>
</CardGroup>