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

# Quickstart

> Create your first intent and start trading in minutes

## Get started in three steps

Connect a trading account, get an account ID, and submit your first intent.

### Step 1: Create your account

1. Sign up for an Anthid account
2. Log in to your dashboard

### Step 2: Create a trading account

1. Go to **Organization Settings**
2. Click **Create Broker Connection**
3. Select your broker and enter your credentials
4. Submit the form

### Step 3: Get your `account_id`

1. Navigate to **Broker Connections**
2. Find your trading account
3. Copy the `account_id`

## Submit your first intent

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.anthid.com/v1/accounts/<ACCOUNT_ID>/intents \
  -X POST \
  -H "x-api-key: <YOUR_API_KEY>" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "command": {
      "type": "CREATE",
      "payload": {
        "symbol": "AAPL",
        "route_strategy": "SMART",
        "order_side": "BUY",
        "spec": {
          "Limit": {
            "price": "100.00",
            "quantity": "10",
            "time_in_force": "DAY"
          }
        }
      }
    }
  }'
```

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## What happens next

* Your intent action is recorded
* The order is routed to your broker after controls pass
* Order and position updates are streamed in real time