# Quickstart

  Sola makes it easy to get security done, your way. Follow these steps to get up and running.

## **Step-by-step guide**

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### Connect your [data sources](https://docs.sola.security/integrations/data-sources)

You’ll need them to answer your questions.

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Don’t have access to connect your data now? Skip this step and complete it later.
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### Build your app with [Sola AI](https://docs.sola.security/getting-started/sola-ai)

Describe your security challenge in your [workspace home](https://docs.sola.security/workspace/workspace-home). Sola AI will build an app for you, complete with queries, alerts and dashboards.

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**Pro tip:** Use our ready-made prompts to easily get started.
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### Explore [triggered alerts](https://docs.sola.security/workspace/apps/alerts) and [canvases](https://docs.sola.security/workspace/apps/canvases) in your app <a href="#step-8-set-up-alerts" id="step-8-set-up-alerts"></a>

See what Sola uncovered, and start reviewing to investigate and resolve issues.

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