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

# Quickstart

> Create and test your first Sonara voice agent in under 5 minutes.

## Create your first voice agent

Follow these steps to go from zero to a working voice agent.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Go to [heysonara.com](https://heysonara.com) and create an account using your email, Google, or GitHub. You'll receive a **\$5 welcome credit** on the free plan  - enough to test your first agent.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a workspace">
    After signing in, you'll land on the dashboard. Your default workspace is created automatically. You can rename it or create additional workspaces later under **Workspace Settings**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an agent">
    Navigate to **Agents** in the sidebar and click **Create Agent**. Give your agent a name and description, then click **Create**.

    You'll be taken to the agent configuration page where you can customize everything  - instructions, voice, language model, and more.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write instructions">
    In the **Instructions** tab, write a system prompt that tells your agent how to behave. For example:

    ```
    You are a friendly customer support agent for Acme Corp.
    Help customers with order tracking, returns, and general questions.
    Be concise, helpful, and always confirm before taking any action.
    ```

    Optionally, set a **welcome message** that plays when a call starts.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a voice">
    Go to the **Voice** tab and select a voice provider and voice. You can preview voices before selecting one. Adjust the speed if needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Test your agent">
    Click the **Test** button in the top-right corner to start a live voice conversation with your agent. Speak naturally  - the agent will respond in real time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Once you're happy with your agent, click **Publish**. You can then:

    * **Assign a phone number** for inbound/outbound calls
    * **Embed a widget** on your website
    * **Share a demo link** for quick testing
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Configure voice" icon="microphone" href="/agents/configuring-voice">
    Choose from 100+ voices across multiple providers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add a knowledge base" icon="book" href="/knowledge-base/overview">
    Give your agent access to your documents and data.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up phone numbers" icon="phone" href="/phone-numbers/overview">
    Provision numbers for real phone calls.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>