# Quickstart guide

Get from zero to a rendered image in a couple of minutes.

## 1. Clone a starter template

The fastest way to a working template: open **Templates → New Template → Browse Starter
Templates** and click one.

It's cloned into your account and opens in the editor — tweak it or use it as-is. Copy your new
**Template ID** from the editor URL or the templates list.

Then create an API key (step 2) and render it in seconds with `POST /api/generate` (see
[Generate API](/docs/generate-api)), passing your Template ID plus any layer overrides.

> **Tip: Want a public, no-auth image URL instead?**
>
> A cloned template is private by default, so first enable **App → URL Access** (allow all domains or whitelist yours), then use the public `/api/render` URL.

## Or build a template from scratch

- Navigate to **Templates → New Template**
- Choose a preset (e.g., OG Image 1200×630px)
- Add layers with **semantic names**: `title`, `subtitle`, `logo`
- Save the template and note your Template ID

## 2. Create an API key

Go to **App → API Keys → Create New Key** to generate your authentication token.