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

# Quick Start

> Get started with Steps AI in minutes - your intelligent knowledge assistant

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## Video Tutorial

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## Quick Setup Guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect Your First Data Source" icon="link">
    **To connect your first data source:**

    1. Navigate to the Connectors section in the left sidebar
    2. Select your desired data source from the available options
    3. Follow the authentication prompts to grant necessary permissions
    4. Wait for the initial sync to complete (this may take several minutes depending on data volume)
    5. Verify the connection status shows as "Connected" with a green indicator
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Your First Knowledge Base" icon="database">
    **To create a knowledge base:**

    1. Click on Knowledge Base in the left navigation menu
    2. Select "Add new knowledge base"
    3. Click on "Upload Files" on the right
    4. Select which data sources should be included in this knowledge base
    5. Then click on "Upload Files" again to finish the upload process
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Your First Collaborative Chat" icon="message-circle">
    **To start a collaborative chat:**

    1. Navigate to the Chat section
    2. Click "New Chat" to create a fresh conversation
    3. Select the knowledge bases and data sources you want to query
    4. Type your first question or search query
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  **Pro Tip**: Start with a data source that contains well-organized, frequently accessed information to immediately see value from Steps AI.
</Info>

## Account Requirements

<Note>
  **Optional Requirements:**

  * Steps AI account with appropriate permissions
  * Access credentials for the data sources you plan to integrate
  * Administrative rights to your organization's systems (if connecting enterprise tools)
</Note>

## What You Can Do Next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add More Sources" icon="database" href="/connectors/slack">
    Connect additional data sources like Slack, Gmail, or file systems
  </Card>

  <Card title="Chat Features" icon="messages" href="/chat-features/chat-sources">
    Learn about multi-source chat, starred conversations, and history
  </Card>

  <Card title="File Management" icon="folder" href="/file-management">
    Upload and manage files directly in your conversations
  </Card>

  <Card title="User Settings" icon="user-gear" href="/chat-features/user-profile">
    Customize your profile, themes, and preferences
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

<Warning>
  **Having Issues?** Check these common solutions:

  * Ensure all data sources show "Connected" status
  * Verify you have necessary permissions for connected services
  * Try reconnecting sources if experiencing sync issues
  * Contact support at [connect@stepsai.co](mailto:connect@stepsai.co) for assistance
</Warning>

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  <Card title="Ready to dive deeper?" icon="graduation-cap" href="/beginners-guide">
    Explore our comprehensive Beginner's Guide for advanced features and best practices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>