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

# Get Started

## Step 1: Choose Your Setup

Pick the setup method that fits your needs:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Local Setup (Development)" icon="laptop" href="/setup/choose-your-setup/local-setup">
    Run Weam AI on your local machine for development, testing, or evaluation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="One-Click Cloud Deployment" icon="cloud" href="/setup/choose-your-setup/deploy-on-cloud">
    Deploy instantly on AWS or DigitalOcean with automated setup scripts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="On Prem Setup (Production)" icon="server" href="/setup/choose-your-setup/on-prem">
    Deploy Weam AI on your own infrastructure with custom domain and SSL.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Which Setup Should I Choose?

| Setup Type          | Best For                    | Requirements                   | Time      |
| ------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------------ | --------- |
| **Local Setup**     | Development, testing        | Docker, 8GB RAM                | 10-15 min |
| **One-Click Cloud** | Quick production deployment | Cloud account, optional domain | 5-30 min  |
| **On Prem**         | Custom infrastructure       | Linux server, domain, SSL      | 20-30 min |

<Tip>
  **New to Weam AI?**

  Start with **One-Click Cloud Deployment** for the fastest way to get a production-ready instance running with minimal configuration.
</Tip>

## Step 2: Complete Configuration

After installation, follow these essential configuration steps:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure Environment Variables">
    Set up database connections, security keys, and service endpoints.

    <Card title="Environment Variables Guide" icon="gear" href="/setup/after-setup-complete/environment-variables">
      Complete reference for all configuration options
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Your Credentials">
    Connect to model providers like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.

    <Card title="Credential Setup Guide" icon="key" href="/setup/after-setup-complete/credential-setup">
      Step-by-step credential generation and configuration
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Launch and Verify">
    Start services and confirm everything works correctly.

    <Card title="Launch & Verify Guide" icon="check" href="/setup/after-setup-complete/launch-verify">
      Verify installation and test core functionality
    </Card>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens Next?

Once setup is complete, you'll have:

* A running Weam AI instance accessible via web browser
* Connected model providers for chat functionality
* User registration and login working
* Core features like Brains, Prompts, and Agents ready to use

## Time Estimates

| Setup Phase               | Estimated Time    |
| ------------------------- | ----------------- |
| Local Installation        | 10-15 minutes     |
| On Prem Installation      | 20-30 minutes     |
| Environment Configuration | 10-15 minutes     |
| Credential Setup          | 15-20 minutes     |
| **Total Setup Time**      | **30-60 minutes** |

<Note>
  One-Click Cloud deployment includes automated infrastructure provisioning, making it faster overall despite the longer total time.
</Note>

## Need Help?

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Installation Issues">
    * Check that Docker is running and has enough memory allocated
    * Ensure all required ports are available
    * Verify your system meets minimum requirements (8GB RAM, 4 CPU cores)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Configuration Problems">
    * Double-check environment variable syntax
    * Confirm API keys are valid and have proper permissions
    * Check database and Redis connections
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Access Issues">
    * Verify firewall settings allow required ports
    * Check DNS configuration for on-prem setups
    * Confirm SSL certificates are properly installed
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>