> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://submodel.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://submodel.gitbook.io/docs/instagen/get-started.md).

# Get Started

Get up and running with InstaGen in 3 steps.

## Prerequisites

* SubModel.ai account
* Sufficient balance

## Step 1: Create Access Key

1. Go to **Account Settings** → **InstaGen Access Key**
2. Click **"Add New Access Key"**
3. Enter name and description
4. Copy your key

## Step 2: Choose Model

Browse available models:

* **Qwen**: Coding, reasoning, instruction-following
* **DeepSeek**: Advanced reasoning and analysis
* **ZAI**: Performance-optimized models
* **OpenAI**: General-purpose AI

## Step 3: Make API Call

```bash
curl -X POST https://llm.submodel.ai/v1/chat/completions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "Qwen/Qwen3-235B-A22B-Instruct-2507",
    "messages": [{"role": "user", "content": "Hello"}]
  }'
```

## Next Steps

* [API Reference](/docs/instagen/api-reference.md)
* [Available Models](/docs/instagen/overview-1/available-models.md)
* [Usage Analytics](/docs/instagen/overview-3.md)