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

# Quickstart

> Go from sign-up to your first conversation in under 5 minutes

This guide walks you through creating your Coral account, setting up your AI assistant, and sending your first message.

## Step 1: Sign in

Navigate to [Coral](https://app.coral.inc) and sign in with your Google account, or create an account with email and password.

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## Step 2: Choose a plan

After signing in, you'll be prompted to choose a plan. Each plan includes a monthly credit allowance for AI model usage. The **Standard plan** (\$50/mo, 5,000 credits) offers a **7-day free trial** — no payment required upfront. See [Billing & Credits](/getting-started/billing) for full plan details.

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## Step 3: Configure your assistant

The setup wizard asks two things:

1. **AI provider** — Choose **"Use our API keys"** (recommended) to get started immediately, or **"Bring your own key"** if you have your own API key or ChatGPT/Codex subscription. See [Bring Your Own Key](/features/bring-your-own-key) for supported providers.
2. **Agent name** — Give your assistant a name (defaults to "Coral").

<Tip>
  Using our API keys means you don't need to create accounts with AI providers or manage billing with them separately. Usage is tracked against your Coral plan credits.
</Tip>

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Click **Launch OpenClaw** to provision your sandbox. This typically takes 30-60 seconds.

## Step 4: Start chatting

Once your sandbox is ready, you'll land on the chat page. Your assistant defaults to the **Standard** model tier (Claude Sonnet 4.6) — you can [change this](/features/models) anytime in Settings. Type a message to start a conversation.

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The chat page shows suggested prompts to help you explore what your assistant can do. You can also:

* **Attach files** — Drag and drop or click the attachment button to share images and documents.
* **Browse use cases** — Visit the **Use Cases** tab to discover pre-built prompts for common tasks.

## What's next

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  <Card title="Skills" icon="puzzle-piece" href="/features/skills">
    Extend your assistant with web search, Notion, and more.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Models" icon="brain" href="/features/models">
    Switch between Light, Standard, and Pro model tiers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Integrations" icon="plug" href="/features/integrations">
    Connect your assistant to Discord, WhatsApp, or Slack.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Billing & Credits" icon="credit-card" href="/getting-started/billing">
    Manage your plan and track credit usage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Use Cases" icon="lightbulb" href="/features/use-cases">
    Try pre-built workflow templates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Control UI" icon="sliders" href="/features/control-ui">
    Access the full OpenClaw dashboard for advanced configuration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>