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title: Getting started
subtitle: Voice AI-first onboarding in Voximplant
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This section is for teams building Voice AI call flows in Voximplant. It focuses on the minimum platform setup you need before using the connector examples.

## Recommended path

1. Read [Concepts](guides-concepts) to understand VoxEngine, the Control Panel, applications, scenarios, routing, and `ApplicationStorage`.
2. Configure at least one inbound channel in [Inbound call basics](/getting-started/guides-inbound-call-basics/guides-inbound-call-basics-overview).
3. Configure at least one outbound channel in [Outbound call basics](/getting-started/guides-outbound-call-basics/guides-outbound-call-basics-overview).
4. Pick a connector under the **Voice AI Connectors** tab and run the inbound/outbound examples.

## Quick setup checklist

* Create an application in `manage.voximplant.com`.
* Create one inbound scenario and one outbound scenario.
* Create routing rules and attach scenarios in priority order.
* Add at least one entrypoint (phone number, WhatsApp, SIP, or app user).
* Put provider API keys in `ApplicationStorage` (for example `OPENAI_API_KEY`, `DEEPGRAM_API_KEY`).
* Run a connector example with the test harness:

```bash
npm run vox:test -- <provider>/<example-file>.js
```

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  * New screenshot: Getting Started flow in `manage.voximplant.com` with **Applications**, **Scenarios**, and **Routing** highlighted.
  * New graphic: Voice AI call lifecycle (`entrypoint -> routing rule -> scenario -> connector -> caller`).
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