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

# Quickstart

> Deploy your first application on Antryk in minutes

<Note>
  **Get Started Free**: New accounts include \$10 in free credits to get started. Deploy your first application in seconds with our guided quickstart.
</Note>

Deploy your first application on Antryk and get live in seconds. This quickstart guide will walk you through creating an account, deploying your application, and customizing it for production use.

## What You'll Learn

In this quickstart, you'll learn how to:

* Create an Antryk account and access your dashboard
* Deploy a web service or static site in minutes
* Configure your deployment with custom settings
* Monitor your application with real-time metrics

**What You'll Get:**

* Live application URL with automatic HTTPS
* Global CDN distribution (200+ edge locations)
* Real-time monitoring and logs
* Automatic SSL certificates
* Zero-downtime deployments

## Step 1: Create an Account

Get started by creating your Antryk account. The process takes less than a minute.

### Sign Up for Antryk

1. Visit [antryk.com](https://antryk.com) and click **"Get Started"** on the homepage
2. Sign up with GitHub, Google, or email
3. Verify your email address (check your inbox)
4. Access your dashboard

<Tip>
  New accounts include \$10 in free credits to get started! No credit card required for the free tier.
</Tip>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/antryk/2B3rc4awNj-rd0Of/images/quickstart-account-creation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2B3rc4awNj-rd0Of&q=85&s=b1e8719b8a6072da029875c702107183" alt="Account Creation Process" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/quickstart-account-creation.png" />

### Access Your Dashboard

After signing up, you'll be taken to your Antryk dashboard. Here you can:

* View your services and resources
* Create new services
* Manage API keys
* Monitor usage and billing

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/antryk/2B3rc4awNj-rd0Of/images/antryk-services-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=2B3rc4awNj-rd0Of&q=85&s=ebedeadd116ed1a0570138a4159e4dd3" alt="Dashboard First View" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/antryk-services-overview.png" />

### Create an API Key (Optional)

For programmatic access, create an API key:

1. Navigate to **Workspace > API Keys** in your sidebar of Antryk's dashboard.
2. Click **"Create API Key"**
3. Name your key (e.g., "Local Development")
4. You'll get a access key and secret key .
5. Copy and save your  keys securely

<Warning>
  Keep your API keys are private and never commit it to version control. Store it securely using environment variables.
</Warning>

## Step 2: Deploy Your Application

Deploy your application in seconds. Choose from web services for backend applications or static sites for frontend applications.

### Deploy a Web Service

Deploy your backend application (Node.js, Python, Go, Docker, etc.):

1. Click **"Web Service"** in your side bar
2. Click on Add Service in web service listing page.
3. Connect your GitHub repository (or upload your code)
4. Configure build and start commands:
   * **Build Command**: `npm install` or your build script
   * **Start Command**: `npm start` or your start script
5. setup region configuration
6. Set environment variables (if needed)
7. Select required Plan as per you needs
8. Click **"Deploy"**

Your service will be live in seconds with a unique URL and automatic HTTPS!

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/antryk/G2o9P85SdjWAQV_Z/images/quickstart-service-deployment.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=G2o9P85SdjWAQV_Z&q=85&s=11ff47a0fb3c74fc9b898c4a219686ea" alt="Service Deployment Interface" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/quickstart-service-deployment.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/antryk/G2o9P85SdjWAQV_Z/images/quickstart-service-configuration.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=G2o9P85SdjWAQV_Z&q=85&s=9014dcb2f0bf1baa476b5fecc3841dde" alt="Service Configuration Settings" width="1920" height="1080" data-path="images/quickstart-service-configuration.png" />

### Deploy a Static Site

Deploy your frontend application (React, Vue, Next.js, etc.):

<Card title="Static Sites" icon="globe" href="/services/static-sites">
  Deploy frontend applications with global CDN and SSR/ISR support.
</Card>

## Step 3: Customize and Scale

After deployment, customize your service with production-ready features.

### Configure Your Service

Once your service is deployed, you can customize it:

1. **Add a Custom Domain**: Use your own domain with automatic SSL certificates
2. **Configure Autoscaling**: Set up automatic scaling based on traffic
3. **Set Up Health Checks**: Configure health check endpoints for automatic recovery
4. **Enable Monitoring**: Access real-time metrics, logs, and performance data
5. **Configure Environment Variables**: Add or update environment variables securely

### View Your Live Service

After deployment, you'll see:

* **Live URL**: Your service is immediately available at a unique Antryk URL
* **Service Status**: Active status with health indicators
* **Metrics Dashboard**: Real-time CPU, memory, and request metrics
* **Logs**: View application logs in real-time
* **Deployment History**: Track all deployments and rollback if needed

<Info>
  Your service is automatically deployed with HTTPS, global CDN.
</Info>

## Real Data & Benefits

Here's what you get when you deploy on Antryk:

### Deployment Speed

* **Deploy in Seconds**: Your application goes live in seconds, not minutes
* **Automatic SSL**: SSL certificates provisioned automatically in under 60 seconds
* **Zero Downtime**: Deploy updates without service interruption

### Free Credits

* **\$10 Free Credits**: New accounts receive \$10 in free credits to get started
* **No Credit Card Required**: Start using Antryk without providing payment information
* **Generous Free Tier**: Enough credits to deploy and test multiple services

### Infrastructure

* **Global CDN**: 200+ edge locations worldwide for optimal performance
* **Auto-Scaling**: Automatically scale from zero to millions of requests
* **99.99% Uptime**: Enterprise-grade reliability with multi-zone replication
* **Real-time Monitoring**: Live metrics, logs, and health checks available immediately

### Security

* **Automatic HTTPS**: SSL/TLS encryption enabled by default
* **DDoS Protection**: 10 Tbps protection capacity
* **Secure Environment Variables**: Encrypted storage for sensitive configuration

## Next Steps

Now that you have your first service running, explore these features:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add a Database" icon="database" href="/databases/overview">
    Deploy a PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, or Redis database with automated backups and high availability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up Storage" icon="box" href="/storage/storage-solution">
    Create storage buckets for files, images, and media with global CDN acceleration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure Domains" icon="globe" href="/services/web-services">
    Add custom domains with automatic SSL certificates for your services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Monitor Performance" icon="chart-line" href="/services/monitor-service">
    Set up free uptime monitoring and track metrics for your services.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  **Need help?** Check out our [examples](/examples/quickstart-examples) or contact [support@antryk.com](mailto:support@antryk.com) for assistance.
</Note>