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

# Quick Start

> Create a deployment, use its endpoint, and optionally publish to customer portal

## Step 1: Open Project Deployments

1. Go to **Projects** and open your target project.
2. Select the **Deployments** tab.
3. Confirm you can view existing endpoints and action controls.

## Step 2: Create a Deployment

1. Click **Deploy Model**.
2. Choose a model (cloud or local).
3. Select cluster and runtime profile.
4. Set deployment name and performance targets.
5. Submit the deployment request.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/budecosystem-b7b14df4/-ThHwOd7LLIlrPtW/images/image-23.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-ThHwOd7LLIlrPtW&q=85&s=a16ce2bc711f5ee8a3c9dcbeda9e15e7" alt="Image" width="1920" height="872" data-path="images/image-23.png" />

## Step 3: Validate Deployment Readiness

1. Open the deployment detail page.
2. Review the **General** tab for status and metadata.
3. If this is a local deployment, check **Workers** for node health.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/budecosystem-b7b14df4/-ThHwOd7LLIlrPtW/images/image-24.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=-ThHwOd7LLIlrPtW&q=85&s=b3296b226e5e490852e9ce4e2fe3f9ff" alt="Image" width="1920" height="878" data-path="images/image-24.png" />

## Step 4: Configure Reliability

1. Open **Settings**.
2. Enable and configure rate limiting strategy.
3. Add retries and fallback deployment chain if needed.
4. Save your settings.

## Step 5: Use the Endpoint

1. Return to the deployment row (or open General tab actions).
2. Click **Use this model**.
3. Copy cURL, Python, or JavaScript snippets.
4. Run a test call in your app or API client.

## Step 6: Publish for Customer Dashboard (Optional)

1. Return to the Deployments list.
2. Click **Publish** for the target deployment.
3. Set pricing details and confirm publication.
4. Verify the model appears in the **Customer Dashboard portal** catalog.

## Quick Start Flow

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart TD
    A[Open Project] --> B[Deploy Model]
    B --> C[Check General/Workers]
    C --> D[Configure Settings]
    D --> E[Use this model: Copy Snippet]
    E --> F{Need customer portal listing?}
    F -->|Yes| G[Publish with Pricing]
    F -->|No| H[Keep Internal Endpoint Usage]
```

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card icon="rocket" href="/deployments/creating-first-deployment" title="Creating Your First Deployment">
    Full guided walkthrough with practical configuration tips
  </Card>

  <Card icon="screwdriver-wrench" href="/deployments/troubleshooting" title="Troubleshooting">
    Resolve common deployment, endpoint usage, and publish issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>