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

# Get started

> Start using Presenton in Cloud or in a self-hosted environment.

Choose the deployment mode that matches how you want to operate Presenton. You can move between modes later, but their accounts, configuration, and APIs are separate.

## Cloud

Use Cloud when you want the fastest path to creating presentations and do not need to manage infrastructure or AI providers.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Presenton">
    Sign in to the [Presenton dashboard](https://presenton.ai/dashboard).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a presentation">
    Start with a prompt or document, review the outline, and generate the slides.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review and export">
    Refine the content, check the visuals, and export the finished presentation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Card title="Follow the complete Cloud workflow" icon="cloud" href="/archive/v0.9.0-beta/cloud/quickstart">
  Create and edit your first managed presentation step by step.
</Card>

## Self-hosted

Use self-hosted Presenton when you need infrastructure control, private deployment, configurable AI providers, or local models.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Choose a deployment">
    Use Docker for a server installation or install the desktop application for local use.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure providers">
    Connect at least one supported text provider and configure images, search, storage, and authentication as needed.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a presentation">
    Open the application, review the outline, generate the deck, and export it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Install with Docker" icon="docker" href="/archive/v0.9.0-beta/self-hosted/quickstart">
    Run the release-pinned container with persistent storage.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Install the desktop app" icon="desktop" href="/archive/v0.9.0-beta/self-hosted/tutorials/install-desktop-app">
    Download Presenton for a supported desktop platform.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>