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

# Quickstart

> Create your first site and deploy in under 5 minutes

Get from zero to a live website in five steps.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Go to [app.hiveku.com](https://app.hiveku.com) and create an account. You can sign up with email or continue with Google or GitHub.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a project">
    Click **New Site** in the dashboard. You have three options:

    * **Create New** -- start with a blank project or choose a template
    * **From GitHub** -- import an existing repository
    * **Track External** -- connect to a site hosted elsewhere

    Give your project a name and click **Create**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Build with AI">
    Open the AI chat panel and describe what you want to build. For example:

    ```
    Build a landing page for a dog grooming business called "Pawfect Cuts"
    with a hero section, services grid, testimonials, and a contact form.
    ```

    The AI will generate the files and you can watch them appear in the editor in real time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit in the code editor">
    Click any file in the sidebar to open it in the Monaco-based code editor. Make changes directly and press **Ctrl+S** (or **Cmd+S** on Mac) to save.

    The preview panel on the right updates automatically so you can see your changes instantly.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy">
    Click the **Deploy** button in the top bar. Hiveku builds your project and publishes it to your live URL at `yourproject.hiveku.com`. The whole process usually takes a few seconds.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="AI Assistant" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/ai/overview">
    Learn how to use natural language to build, edit, and debug your site.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Custom Domains" icon="globe" href="/publishing/custom-domains">
    Connect your own domain name with automatic SSL.
  </Card>

  <Card title="GitHub Integration" icon="github" href="/integrations/github">
    Push and pull code between Hiveku and GitHub.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Team Members" icon="users" href="/settings/team">
    Invite collaborators to your workspace.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>