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

# Quick Start

> Connect your first Instagram account and start automation in under 10 minutes

## 1. Create your account

Sign up at [clianta.com](https://clianta.com) and choose a plan. You'll be redirected to [app.clianta.com](https://app.clianta.com).

## 2. Create a group

Groups organize your Instagram accounts and share settings across them. Click **"+ New Group"** in the sidebar and give it a name.

## 3. Add an Instagram account

Inside your group, click **"+ Add Account"** → **"Create New Account"**. Choose the **operating system** (macOS or Windows) for the browser fingerprint — pick the OS of the computer where you'll use the desktop app.

## 4. Set up a proxy

Go to the account's **Proxy & Geo** tab. Enter your proxy address and set the country code.

<Tip>
  We recommend dedicated static residential proxies from a provider like Webshare. Each Instagram account should have its own proxy.
</Tip>

## 5. Log in to Instagram

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Browser Launch (Fastest)">
    1. Open the **Clianta desktop app**
    2. Find your account → click **Launch**
    3. A secure browser opens with your proxy and fingerprint
    4. Log in to Instagram normally
    5. Close the browser — cookies are saved and synced automatically
    6. Confirm the connection in the wizard by entering your Instagram username
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Enter Credentials (Recommended)">
    1. On app.clianta.com, go to **General** tab → **Connect Instagram**
    2. Enter your username and password
    3. Enter your **2FA secret key** ([how to get it](/connecting/methods#getting-your-2fa-secret-key))
    4. Click **Connect Account**
    5. The cloud handles all future logins automatically
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## 6. Move to cloud

If you used Browser Launch, click **"Move to Cloud"** in the General tab. This transfers your session to our servers for 24/7 automation.

<Note>
  If you entered credentials, this happens automatically.
</Note>

## 7. Enable warmup

New accounts need a warmup period. Go to **Warmup & Ramp** and enable it:

* **Template**: Safe
* **Duration**: 7 days

Clianta will gradually increase activity until your account is ready.

## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Add leads" icon="bullseye-arrow" href="/features/lead-sourcing">
    Source leads from competitors, hashtags, and more
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set up AI replies" icon="robot" href="/features/ai-auto-reply">
    Configure your AI persona to handle conversations
  </Card>

  <Card title="Write DM templates" icon="message" href="/features/dm-automation">
    Create personalized message variants
  </Card>

  <Card title="Add more accounts" icon="plus" href="/guides/new-account-setup">
    Scale by adding more Instagram accounts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>