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

# Start Guide

> Everything you need to know to start supporting your customers with Cura.

Looking to get started with Cura? [Book a demo](https://cura.so/demo) or contact us at [support@cura.so](mailto:support@cura.so) for personalized guidance.

## Overview

Get started with Cura by connecting your channels, teaching your AI, and bringing your team into one shared inbox.

## Start here

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  <Card title="What is Cura?" href="/getting-started/what-is-cura">
    A two-minute overview of what Cura does for your business.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick-start checklist" href="/getting-started/quick-start-checklist">
    Go live in under an hour with a step-by-step checklist.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Connect channels

Set up your communication channels to centralize customer conversations in Cura.

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  <Card title="Facebook Messenger" href="/setting-up-cura/connect-facebook-messenger">
    Connect your Facebook Page inbox and manage Messenger threads in Cura.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Instagram" href="/setting-up-cura/connect-instagram">
    Connect Instagram direct messages for team-based social support.
  </Card>

  <Card title="LINE OA" href="/setting-up-cura/connect-line-oa">
    Connect LINE Official Account messaging into your Cura inbox.
  </Card>

  <Card title="WhatsApp Business" href="/setting-up-cura/connect-whatsapp-business">
    Manage WhatsApp Business conversations directly in Cura.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Telegram" href="/setting-up-cura/connect-telegram">
    Connect a Telegram bot and manage its chats in your Cura inbox.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Teach and run your AI

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  <Card title="The Inbox explained" href="/inbox/the-inbox-explained">
    One screen for every conversation, across every channel.
  </Card>

  <Card title="How your AI agent works" href="/ai-agent/how-your-ai-agent-works">
    Teach Cura about your business so it answers accurately.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Your contacts (CRM)" href="/crm/contacts-overview">
    A living record of every customer, deal, and task.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite your team" href="/team/inviting-team-members">
    Bring your team in and set roles and permissions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Next steps

<Card title="Your first day with Cura" href="/getting-started/your-first-day">
  A guided path from sign-in to a live AI agent answering real customers.
</Card>