title: Quickstart
Get your first AI-powered voice assistant up and running in minutes!Step 1: Create Your Account
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Sign Up
Go to qall.io/signup and create your free account.You’ll receive:
- 200 free platform minutes
- Trial phone number (free for 30 days)
- Full access to all features
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Verify Your Email
Check your inbox and click the verification link to activate your account.
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Access Your Dashboard
Log in at qall.io/dashboard to access the main control panel.
Step 2: Choose Your Setup Mode
Before creating an assistant, decide how you want to handle AI providers:Qall (Recommended)
Easiest to get started
- No API keys needed
- We manage all providers
- Pay as you go
- Best for: Getting started quickly
BYO (Bring Your Own)
Use your existing accounts
- Connect your own API keys
- You pay providers directly
- Platform fees only
- Best for: Cost optimization
You can start with Qall and switch to BYO later, or use a hybrid approach with some services managed
and others BYO.
Step 3: Create Your First Assistant
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Click Create New Assistant
From your dashboard, click the “Create New Assistant” button.
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Configure Basic Info
- Name: Give your assistant a descriptive name (e.g., “Customer Support Bot”)
- Description: Brief description of what this assistant does
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Set Up AI Configuration
Configure the three AI components:LLM (Language Model) - The brain
- Choose a provider (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)
- Select a model (GPT-4o recommended)
- Write a system prompt describing your assistant’s personality and purpose
- Choose a provider (ElevenLabs, Cartesia, Deepgram, etc.)
- Select a voice that matches your brand
- Deepgram Nova-3 is recommended for best accuracy
- Choose your primary language
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Assign a Phone Number
Your trial phone number is automatically available. Assign it to your assistant to start receiving calls.
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Save and Test
Click “Create Assistant” and call your phone number to test!
Step 4: Test Your Assistant
Once your assistant is created:- Call the phone number assigned to your assistant
- Speak naturally - the assistant will respond based on your configuration
- Check the dashboard for call logs, transcripts, and analytics
Use the Live Transcript feature in your dashboard to monitor calls in real-time and see exactly what’s being
said.
Step 5: Making API Calls
Once your assistant is created, you can interact with it programmatically using the API.Get Your API Key
- Click on your profile in the top right corner
- Navigate to API Keys
- Click “Generate New API Key”
- Copy the key immediately (you won’t see it again)
Make Your First API Request
Treat your API keys like passwords! Never share them publicly or commit them to version control.
Minimal Example Configuration
Here’s what a typical working setup looks like:
You can always customize and add more advanced features later!
Next Steps
AI Configuration
Deep dive into LLM, TTS, and STT settings
Phone Numbers
Purchase additional numbers or use your own
Knowledge Base
Upload documents to make your assistant smarter
API Reference
Full API documentation for developers