> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.meganova.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.meganova.ai/character-studio/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

> **Note:** This section guides you through setting up Character Studio and creating your first AI character. Follow these steps to get started quickly.

## Overview

Getting started with [Character Studio](https://studio.meganova.ai) is simple. In this section, you'll learn how to:

* Set up your account and access the platform
* Understand the interface and navigation
* Create your first character
* Organize projects with workspaces

## Quick Links

| Guide                                                                               | Description                         | Time   |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------ |
| [Quickstart Guide](/character-studio/getting-started/quickstart.md)                 | Account setup and platform overview | 5 min  |
| [Your First Character](/character-studio/getting-started/your-first-character.md)   | Create a character step-by-step     | 10 min |
| [Workspaces and Spaces](/character-studio/getting-started/workspaces-and-spaces.md) | Organize your projects              | 5 min  |

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

* A MegaNova account (sign up at [meganova.ai](https://www.meganova.ai))
* A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
* (Optional) Images for character avatars

## Platform Overview

Character Studio is organized into these main areas:

### Sidebar Navigation

* **Home** — Dashboard with recent activity
* **Explore** — Browse public characters
* **Chats** — Your chat history
* **Favorites** — Bookmarked characters
* **Personas** — Your chat personas
* **AI Tools** — Image generation, workflows
* **Creator Center** — Sharing and analytics
* **Spaces** — Workspace management

### Create Menu

Click the **Create** button to access:

* **Quick Create** — AI-powered instant character creation
* **Agent Mode** — Conversational character building
* **Expert Mode** — Manual character creation
* **Import** — Import existing character cards

## Next Steps

Ready to dive in? Start with the [Quickstart Guide](/character-studio/getting-started/quickstart.md) to set up your environment.

## See Also

* [Creation Modes](/character-studio/creation-modes.md) — Learn about different ways to create characters
* [Character Features](/character-studio/character-features.md) — Explore character configuration options
* [FAQ](/character-studio/reference/faq.md) — Common questions and answers