Quickstart

Set up your first AI agent application in less than 2 minutes

Overview

This guide will help you set up Evo AI and create your first functional agent in just a few minutes. You will learn to:

1. Register on the online platform
2. Confirm your account via email
3. Configure API Keys from AI providers
4. Create your first LLM agent
5. Test the chat with your agent

Online Platform: This guide uses the online version of Evo AI at app.evo-ai.co. For local installation, check our installation guide.

Step 1: Platform Registration

Creating Your Account

Access registration page

1. Go to app.evo-ai.co/login
2. Click on the “Register” tab at the top of the screen
3. You will see the Evolution API registration form

Fill registration data

Fill in all mandatory fields:

• Name: Your full name
• Email: Valid email (will be used for verification)
• Password: Secure password (minimum 8 characters)
• Confirm Password: Confirm your password

Make sure to use a valid email, as you will receive a confirmation link.

reCAPTCHA protection

• The platform has reCAPTCHA protection for security
• Complete the reCAPTCHA verification when requested
• By using the service, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy
• The site is protected by Google reCAPTCHA

Step 2: Email Confirmation

Account Verification

Check confirmation email

1. After registration, check your inbox
2. Look for a confirmation email from Evolution API
3. Click on the verification link in the email
4. Your account will be activated automatically

Didn't receive the email?

If you don’t receive the confirmation email:

1. Go back to app.evo-ai.co/login
2. Click on the “Login” tab
3. Try to log in with your email and password
4. If the account is not verified, click on “Resend Verification”
5. A new email will be sent

Also check your spam or junk folder.

Step 3: First Login

Accessing the Platform

Log in

1. Go to app.evo-ai.co/login
2. Click on the “Login” tab
3. Enter your email and password
4. Complete the reCAPTCHA verification if requested
5. Click “Enter”
6. You will be redirected to the main dashboard

Step 4: Configuring API Keys

Adding AI Providers

Access API Keys configuration

1. After logging in, you will be on the agents screen
2. Click on “API Keys” in the side menu
3. You will see the list of available providers

View available providers

In the API Keys screen you will see all supported providers:

Register your first API Key

Available providers:

• OpenAI (GPT-4, GPT-3.5-turbo)
• Gemini (Google AI)
• Anthropic (Claude)
• Groq (Llama, Mixtral)
• Cohere (Command, Embed)

To add an API Key:

1. Select the desired provider
2. Paste your API Key in the corresponding field
3. Click “Save” or “Add”

Security: All API Keys are saved end-to-end encrypted for maximum security.

How to get API Keys

OpenAI:

• Go to platform.openai.com
• Go to “API Keys” and create a new key

Google Gemini:

• Go to ai.google.dev
• Get your free API key

Anthropic:

• Go to console.anthropic.com
• Create an account and generate your API key

Groq:

• Go to console.groq.com
• Register and get free access

Cohere:

• Go to dashboard.cohere.ai
• Create an account and generate your key

Step 5: Creating Your First Agent

LLM Agent Configuration

Start agent creation

1. On the main screen, click “New Agent”
2. You will be directed to the creation form

Fill agent form

Fill in all form fields:

Type: Select “LLM Agent”

Name: Name of your agent

Example: Sales Assistant

Description: Clear description of the purpose

Example: Agent specialized in customer service and sales

Role: Role that the agent will play

Example: Specialized sales consultant

Goal: Main objective of the agent

Example: Help customers find suitable products and close sales

API Key: Select one of the already registered API Keys

Model: Choose the AI model

Examples:
- OpenAI: gpt-4, gpt-3.5-turbo
- Gemini: gemini-pro
- Anthropic: claude-3-sonnet
- Groq: llama2-70b-chat

Instructions: Detailed instructions for the agent

Example:
You are a professional and friendly sales assistant.
Always be polite, ask relevant questions to understand
customer needs and offer personalized solutions.
Keep a conversational tone and help customers make
informed decisions.

Save the agent

1. Review all configurations
2. Click “Save” or “Create Agent”
3. Wait for creation confirmation
4. Your agent will be available in the agents list

Step 6: Testing the Chat

First Conversation with Your Agent

Access the chat

1. Go to the chat screen in the main menu
2. Click “New Chat” to start a new conversation

Select the agent

1. Select the agent you just created
2. The chat interface will load with the chosen agent

Start conversation

1. Type a test message in the text box

Example: Hello! I need help choosing a product for my company.

2. Press Enter or click the send button
3. Wait for the agent’s response
4. Continue the conversation naturally

Chat freely!

Now you can:

• Ask questions about any topic related to the agent’s role
• Test different scenarios to validate responses
• Evaluate the quality of interactions
• Adjust settings if necessary

Try different types of questions to test your agent’s versatility!

Next Steps

A2A Protocol

Integrate agents using the Agent 2 Agent protocol for external communication

Share Agents

Configure shared agents for team collaboration

Agent Types

Explore different agent types: LLM, Sequential, Parallel, Loop, Workflow and Task

Advanced Settings

Configure credentials, custom tools and MCP servers

Troubleshooting

Common issues

I don’t receive confirmation email:

• Check spam/junk folder
• Use “Resend Verification” on the login screen
• Wait a few minutes before trying again

Error adding API Key:

• Check if the API Key is correct
• Confirm there are available credits in the provider account
• Test the API Key directly on the provider’s website

Agent doesn’t respond:

• Check if the API Key is working
• Confirm the selected model is available
• Check if there are sufficient quotas/credits

reCAPTCHA error:

• Clear browser cache and cookies
• Try using another browser
• Check your internet connection

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🎉 Congratulations! You have successfully created your first agent in Evo AI and can now start chatting with it. Explore the advanced features to create even more powerful experiences!