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

# Quick Start

> Get your first job running in 5 minutes

Get from zero to personalized copy in 5 minutes.

<Info>
  Free tier includes 250 rows/month. No credit card required.
</Info>

## Your First Job in 5 Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Account">
    1. Go to [app.getsmelt.io/register](https://app.getsmelt.io/register)
    2. Enter your email and create a password
    3. You'll land on the Dashboard

    <Tip>
      Free tier uses Smelt's platform API key automatically—no setup needed!
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload Your Lead CSV">
    1. Click **Files** in the sidebar
    2. Click **Upload File**
    3. Drag and drop your CSV or click to browse
    4. Wait for processing (quality score will appear)

    Your CSV should have columns like: Name, Company, Job Title, Email, City, Industry

    <Note>
      Smelt automatically detects 15 common column types and calculates a quality score for your data.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get a Template">
    1. Click **Template Library** in the sidebar
    2. Browse the 17 pre-built templates by category:
       * **Cold Outreach** — Hooks and opening lines
       * **Lead Qualification** — Scoring and fit assessment
       * **Value Proposition** — Benefits and ROI
       * **Personalization** — First lines and follow-ups
    3. Find one you like (e.g., "Email First Line")
    4. Click **Duplicate**
    5. Customize if needed, then **Save**

    <Tip>
      Start with a system template and customize it. Much faster than starting from scratch!
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create and Run a Job">
    1. Click **Jobs** in the sidebar
    2. Click **New Job**
    3. **Step 1:** Select your uploaded file
    4. **Step 2:** Choose row range (start with 10-20 rows to test)
    5. **Step 3:** Select your template(s)
    6. **Step 4:** Review cost estimate and click **Start Job**

    <Warning>
      Template tests and job runs count toward your monthly usage!
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and Export Results">
    1. Watch the progress bar (jobs run in parallel for speed)
    2. When complete, click **View Results**
    3. Review outputs and quality flags
    4. Edit any flagged outputs inline if needed
    5. Click **Export** to download CSV
    6. Import to Instantly, Lemlist, Smartlead, or your sending tool

    <Note>
      Each output gets a confidence score based on input data completeness, plus quality flags for potential issues.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What You'll See

### Dashboard

Your home base showing total jobs, rows processed, and usage remaining.

### Files Page

All your uploaded CSVs with row counts, quality scores, and duplicate detection.

### Results Page

Every generated output with:

* Original lead data
* AI-generated copy
* Confidence score (0-100)
* Quality flags (if any)
* Edit and re-run options

## Next Steps

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  <Card title="Create Custom Templates" icon="pen" href="/templates/creating-templates">
    Build templates tailored to your offer
  </Card>

  <Card title="Template Chaining" icon="link" href="/templates/chaining">
    Use outputs from one template in another
  </Card>

  <Card title="Upgrade Your Plan" icon="arrow-up" href="/getting-started/billing">
    Get more rows per month
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up BYOK" icon="key" href="/api-keys/byok-setup">
    Save 10-50x with your own API key
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Common First-Timer Questions

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  <Accordion title="Do I need an API key to start?">
    No! Free tier uses Smelt's platform key automatically. You only need your own key if you choose BYOK billing mode on a paid plan.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if my output quality is bad?">
    Check the quality flags for specific issues. Common fixes: improve your prompt, add more specific instructions, or ensure your CSV has enough data.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I test before running a full job?">
    Yes! Use the Test feature in the template editor. But note: tests count toward your monthly usage.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How do I use the outputs in my email tool?">
    Export results as CSV. The new AI-generated columns become personalization variables in Instantly, Lemlist, etc.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>