> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://doc.call24x7.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Learn how to start using Call24x7.AI and make your first AI-driven Phone Agent

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<Info>
  **Prerequisite**: Ensure you have a registered developer account with Call24x7.AI and an API key.
</Info>

## Step 1: Creating Your Developer Account

Head to the Call24x7.AI [Developer Portal](https://manage.call24x7.ai) to create an account. Complete your details, verify your phone number, and access your account dashboard.

Once registered, navigate to the **Send Call** page to test sending a call directly from the portal.

<CodeGroup>
  ```
  # Replace "your_api_key_here" with your actual API key
  export CALL24X7_API_KEY="your_api_key_here"
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Step 2: Sending Your First Phone Call

Our user-friendly portal lets you configure and test your calls right from the interface.

### Instructions

1. **Enter the Recipient’s Number**: Specify the target phone number for the call.
2. **Compose Your Prompt**: Write a personalized prompt or select an example for the AI agent to deliver.
3. **Send the Call**: Press "Send Call" to initiate. You’ll receive a confirmation when the call connects.

<Alert type="warning">
  **Billing Note**: Calls are billed at \$0.15 per minute, with precise second-by-second billing.
</Alert>

## Step 3: Testing Your AI Call Agent

After placing your call, you can use our test suite to simulate various call scenarios and refine responses for high-quality interactions.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Set up Testing Suite" icon="flask">
    Access the testing environment, choose the language and model, and input your AI prompt.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Simulate Calls" icon="phone">
    Interact with the AI agent and test with diverse scenarios to evaluate response quality.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Refine the Prompt" icon="edit">
    Update and adjust your prompt based on call responses to ensure clarity and relevance.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Divider />

## Advanced Options

### Custom Ports

By default, the Call24x7.AI testing suite operates on port 3000. To use a different port, run the following command:

```bash theme={null}
call24x7 dev --port 3333
```

### Troubleshooting

If you encounter setup issues, consult our troubleshooting guide below.

## Deployment

<Tip>
  Deployment is seamless! Unlimited editors are available under the [Pro Plan](https://call24x7.ai/pricing).
</Tip>

Once deployed, successful deployment will display the following confirmation:

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/call24x7ai/ImArJNT5ftwP_k0u/images/checks-passed.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ImArJNT5ftwP_k0u&q=85&s=109c9feba509f0739d5a6272f6e6df81" style={{ borderRadius:"0.5rem" }} width="1100" height="346" data-path="images/checks-passed.png" />
</Frame>

## Troubleshooting Guide

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Call24x7.AI is Not Loading">
    Ensure you have Node.js v18 or higher. Run `call24x7 install` and try again.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Missing Directory Error">
    Navigate to the Call24x7.AI directory, remove the `.call24x7` folder, and rerun `call24x7 dev`.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Unknown Errors">
    For persistent issues, delete the `.call24x7` folder from your root directory and restart `call24x7 dev`.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

Now that you've successfully sent your first call and tested your AI agent, explore further with these resources:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/docs/api-reference">
    Detailed API documentation for integrating and customizing calls.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Advanced Tools" icon="tools" href="/docs/custom-tools">
    Create custom tools to interact with external APIs live during calls.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Prompting Guide" icon="lightbulb" href="/docs/prompting-guide">
    Learn effective prompt strategies to achieve desired behaviors from your AI agent.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Community Support" icon="users" href="/community">
    Connect with other developers and get support in the Call24x7.AI community.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<success>
  Our support team is here to help! Visit our [Help Center](https://manage.call24x7.ai) or reach out directly for assistance.
</success>