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

# Quick start guide

> Connect WhatsApp, set up your AI agent, and handle your first customer message in under 30 minutes.

Follow these five steps to get StoreTalk working for your business.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your WhatsApp number">
    Go to **Settings → WhatsApp** and follow the Embedded Signup flow to connect your WhatsApp Business number. You will need to log in to your Facebook Business account during this step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Knowledge Base">
    Go to **Knowledge Base** in the left menu and upload your product catalogue or FAQ document. Plain text (.txt) or Markdown (.md) files work best.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Hire your first AI staff member">
    Go to **AI Agents → Browse AI Staff Library** and choose a role. The **Sales Executive** is the most popular first hire — it handles product enquiries and lead qualification automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send yourself a test message">
    Send a WhatsApp message to your business number. Your AI staff member will reply automatically using your knowledge base.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check the Inbox">
    Open the **Inbox** in StoreTalk. You will see the conversation appear in real time. From here your team can take over if needed.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Start with just one AI staff member. Once you're comfortable with how it works, you can hire more specialised roles for support, sales, and order follow-ups.
</Tip>

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Write a better knowledge base" icon="book" href="/knowledge-base/writing-good-content">
    Better content means more accurate AI answers.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Invite your team" icon="users" href="/team/invite-team">
    Let your staff handle conversations from a shared inbox.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Send your first campaign" icon="bullhorn" href="/campaigns/campaigns-intro">
    Broadcast an offer to all your contacts at once.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up your pipeline" icon="chart-bar" href="/pipeline/pipeline-guide">
    Track every lead from first message to closed deal.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>