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

# Quickstart

> Create your first data transfer in under 5 minutes

## 1. Create an Account

Sign up at [app.dataraven.io](https://app.dataraven.io). You'll start on the **Free tier** — no
credit card required.

## 2. Connect Your Storage

Add your source and destination storage backends as **Locations**.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Configure Credentials">
    Enter credentials directly or connect a **Vault** (1Password, Doppler, Infisical) for
    zero-knowledge credential management.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Locations">
    In the dashboard, go to **Locations** and click **Create**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a Provider">
    Select from 40+ supported cloud storage backends (S3, GCS, Azure, R2, etc.) and provide the
    bucket name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify Connection">
    Save and Click **Test** to confirm DataRaven can reach your storage.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## 3. Create a Transfer Task

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Task">
    Go to **Tasks** → **Create**. Select your source and destination locations.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Options">
    Set filters, bandwidth limits, and transfer behavior (sync, copy, move).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Schedule or Run">
    Run the task immediately or set a cron schedule for recurring transfers.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Core Concepts" icon="book" href="/core-concepts">
    Understand the DataRaven data model.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Vault Integration" icon="lock" href="/vault-integration">
    Set up zero-knowledge credential management.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/introduction">
    Automate everything via the REST API.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guides" icon="map" href="/connecting-storage">
    Step-by-step how-tos.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>