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

# Quickstart Guide

> Start creating automated content with nQivi Studio in under 5 minutes.

To begin using nQivi Studio, follow these four simple steps to set up your account, connect the software, and render your first video.

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## 4 Steps to Get Started

### Step 1: Create an Account & Purchase Credits

Visit [studio.nqivi.com](https://studio.nqivi.com) and register a new account. Credits are the internal currency of the platform, used to pay for automated AI tasks (like script writing, translation, voice dubbing, or rendering).

* Go to the **Pricing** or **Billing** page to add credits.
* The system supports flexible pay-as-you-go top-ups starting at **20,000 VND** or **\$2 USD**.

### Step 2: Download & Install the Client App

Go to the **Download** tab on the website and download the nQivi Studio installer for your operating system.

* Ensure you also install the required rendering dependencies (ImageMagick and FFmpeg) on your machine.
* For step-by-step setup details, refer to the [Installation Guide](/studio/studio/en/installation).

### Step 3: Generate and Link your API Key

The Desktop Client requires an API key to communicate securely with the nQivi servers and authorize credit consumption.

1. Navigate to the **Api Keys** page on the Website Portal.
2. Click **Create API Key**, then copy the generated key string.
3. Open the nQivi Client Desktop App, navigate to the **Settings** tab, and paste the key into the **SERVER\_API\_KEY** input field.
4. Click **Save** to activate the software.

### Step 4: Start Creating Content!

Navigate to the **Studio** tab inside the Client App:

* Use **Autopilot** to generate a script via AI prompts, select a high-quality voice, choose video/image stock assets, configure subtitle fonts, and click **Start Task**.
* Track your rendering job in the **Task Manager** tab. Once completed, your finished video will be available in the output directory and the **Content Library**!

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## Learn More

Ready to dive deeper? Explore specific guides for each feature area:

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  <Card title="Installation Details" icon="download" href="/studio/studio/en/installation">
    Detailed environment setup instructions for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Understanding Credits" icon="gem" href="/studio/studio/en/web-guide/account-billing">
    Learn how tasks consume credits and compare subscription plans.
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  <Card title="Autopilot Guide" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/studio/studio/en/client-guide/autopilot">
    How to design, storyboard, and generate bulk videos automatically.
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  <Card title="Remix & Dubbing" icon="microphone" href="/studio/studio/en/client-guide/remix">
    Dub videos into multiple languages and create split-screen content.
  </Card>
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