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

# Introduction

> Welcome to Lumino AI, a cutting-edge fine-tuning platform that empowers you to customize open-source large language models to suit your specific needs. Whether you’re an AI researcher, developer, or enthusiast, Lumino AI provides the tools and infrastructure to make fine-tuning efficient, scalable, and user-friendly.

## Quickstart

This quickstart guide will walk you through the essential steps to begin using Lumino AI:

1. Sign Up on [Lumino Dashboard](http://app.luminolabs.ai)
2. [Generate an API Key](https://app.luminolabs.ai/settings)
3. [Begin Fine-Tuning](https://app.luminolabs.ai/fine-tuning) Open-Source Models

Follow the detailed instructions below to get started quickly.

### Account Setup

#### Step 1: Sign Up on Lumino Dashboard

Navigate to the Lumino AI [dashboard](https://app.luminolabs.ai/) or visit our [website](https://www.luminolabs.ai/)

##### Create an Account

**Lumino App**

1. Visit Lumino [dashboard](https://app.luminolabs.ai/fine-tuning/accounting-data-fine-tune) & Sign Up
2. Choose your preferred method to sign up:

* Email: Enter your email address and create a secure password.
* Google Account: Click on the Google icon to sign up using your Google credentials.

3. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Click the link in the email to verify your account.

**Website**

1. Visit Lumino [Website](https://www.luminolabs.ai/) & Click on the Sign Up button located at the top-right corner of the homepage.
2. Choose your preferred method to sign up:

* Email: Enter your email address and create a secure password.
* Google Account: Click on the Google icon to sign up using your Google credentials.
  You will receive a confirmation email upon successful registration. Click the link in the email to verify your account.

#### Step 2: Generate an API Key

Navigate to Settings and then API Keys to create an API Key

1. Provide a name or description for your API key to help you remember its purpose.
2. Select Expiration Date & Time for the API Key & Create API Key
3. Save the API key

To use generated API key in SDK, save the API key by setting environment variable

```
export LUMSDK_API_KEY=xxxxx
```