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

# Quick Start Guide

> Let us get you up and running in a few simple steps.

Follow these four steps to get started with Siren:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Siren Account">
    Sign up at [Siren](https://app.trysiren.io/) using **Email & Password, Gmail account** or **GitHub**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Your API Key">
    After logging in:

    * Go to the **left navigation bar** → **Settings** → **Configurations**
    * Click **"Add API Key"** in the top right corner
    * Enter a name for your API key
    * Your **API Token** will be generated

    <Warning>
      Copy and store this token securely. it is required to authenticate all API requests.\
      → [View API Reference](/docs/API-Reference/API%20References)
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your Providers">
    To add or update providers:

    * Go to **Settings** → **Providers** from the left panel
    * Select a channel (SMS, Email, Push, etc.)
    * Choose a provider and click **"Add Account"**
    * Enter the required credentials and API key\
      → [View Provider Setup Guide](/docs/ChannelsProviders/Channel-Provider-Overview)

    <Info>
      A default provider named **Sample Email Provider** is already configured under the Email channel.
    </Info>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send Your First Message">
    You can start sending messages in multiple ways, depending on how you want to integrate:

    #### • MCP Server

    Connect the MCP (Model Context Protocol) server to let tools interact with Siren through function calls for messaging and other actions.\
    [Go to MCP](/docs/AI-Agent-Toolkit/MCP/Overview) to see the integration guide

    #### • AI Agent Toolkit

    The AI Agent Toolkit provides a set of predefined tools that let your agent perform different tasks within Siren. To learn more about the available tools and how to integrate them, go to the [AI Agent Toolkit Reference](/docs/AI-Agent-Toolkit/AI%20Agent%20Toolkit).

    #### • SDK

    Use the Siren Python SDK to call built-in functions for sending messages and triggering workflows directly from your backend.
    [Go to SDK Docs](/docs/SDK/backend/python-sdk) to see the integration guide

    #### • API

    Use Siren's flexible, lightweight APIs to send messages without creating a full workflow. You can trigger one-off notifications using APIs. [View API Reference](/docs/API-Reference/API%20References) to see how to send messages using APIs.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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