# Getting Started with Helix

### Before You Begin

Ensure you have received your unique Helix link and administrator credentials via email.

### Getting Started

1. Access Helix: Click the unique Helix link from your welcome email.
2. Log in: Click Login at the top of the page and use the provided administrator credentials.
3. Navigate the Dashboard: After logging in, you land on the Helix Dashboard, your central hub for all administrative tasks.

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### Configure a Helix Gateway

To connect your first gateway:

1. Go to the API Environments section.
2. Under Add New Instance, select your gateway type (e.g., Apigee X, AWS, Azure).
3. Configure the connection. Options vary by gateway. For details, see the specific gateway documentation in [this page](https://docs.digitalapi.ai/helix/how-to-guides#manage-api-environments).
4. Click Test Connection. A success message confirms the gateway is ready.

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