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

# Coraltalk quickstart

> Get started with Coraltalk in 5 minutes

Get up and running with Coraltalk quickly, whether you're a teacher, student, or administrator.

## Choose your path

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="I'm a teacher" icon="chalkboard-user" href="#teacher-quickstart">
    Set up your first class and assignment
  </Card>

  <Card title="I'm a student" icon="graduation-cap" href="#student-quickstart">
    Join a class and complete assignments
  </Card>

  <Card title="I'm an admin" icon="building-columns" href="#admin-quickstart">
    Set up Canvas integration for your school
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Teacher quickstart

### 5-minute setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create account (1 min)">
    1. Go to [coraltalk.com](https://coraltalk.com)
    2. Click **Sign up** → Choose **I'm an educator**
    3. Sign up with email or Google
  </Step>

  <Step title="Upload syllabus (1 min)">
    1. Upload your course syllabus (PDF or DOCX)
    2. Coraltalk will analyze it to power your teaching assistant
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create your first class (2 min)">
    1. Name your class (e.g., "Biology 101 - Fall 2026")
    2. Set language and basic settings
    3. Click **Create class**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize Coral (1 min)">
    1. Click **Customize** in sidebar
    2. Choose a voice for your TA
    3. Write a short personality prompt (e.g., "You're an encouraging biology tutor who uses real-world examples")
    4. Save
  </Step>

  <Step title="Invite students">
    1. Click **Copy student link** in sidebar
    2. Share via email, Canvas, or your LMS
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Your first class is ready! Students can now join and chat with Coral. Next: Create your first oral assignment.
</Tip>

### Create your first oral assignment (2 minutes)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to Oral Assessments">
    Click **Oral Assessments** in sidebar → **New Oral Assignment**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add basic info">
    * Title: "Chapter 1 Understanding Check"
    * Instructions: "Explain the key concepts from Chapter 1 in your own words"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add questions">
    Option A: Write your own (e.g., "Explain photosynthesis")

    Option B: Click **Generate with AI** to create questions from your materials
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create rubric">
    Add 2-3 criteria like:

    * Conceptual understanding (4 points)
    * Use of examples (3 points)
    * Clarity of explanation (3 points)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Publish">
    Review and click **Publish** — Students can now see and complete it!
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Next steps for teachers

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Full teacher guide" icon="book" href="/getting-started/for-teachers">
    Complete setup and features
  </Card>

  <Card title="Customize your TA" icon="sliders" href="/teaching-assistant/customize-ta">
    Advanced personality and settings
  </Card>

  <Card title="Oral assignments" icon="microphone" href="/assessments/oral-assignments">
    Deep dive into assessments
  </Card>

  <Card title="Canvas integration" icon="link" href="/integrations/canvas-integration">
    Connect with Canvas LMS
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Student quickstart

### Join a class (1 minute)

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get your class link">
    Your teacher will send you a class link or class code
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create account">
    1. Click the class link
    2. If you don't have an account: **Sign up** → Choose **I'm a student**
    3. Sign up with email or Google
  </Step>

  <Step title="Join the class">
    You'll automatically join after creating your account
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Info>
  If your school uses Canvas, you can launch Coraltalk directly from your Canvas course — no separate login needed!
</Info>

### Complete your first oral assignment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the assignment">
    Click on an assignment from **Oral Learning** section
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allow microphone">
    Your browser will ask for permission — click **Allow**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Have the conversation">
    * Coral will ask you questions
    * Speak naturally and clearly
    * Answer follow-up questions
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit">
    Click **Submit** when finished
  </Step>

  <Step title="Wait for feedback">
    Coral will evaluate your responses (takes a few minutes)
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Chat with Coral (your teaching assistant)

1. Click **Chat with Coral** in your class
2. Ask questions about course material
3. Get instant answers based on your syllabus

<Warning>
  Coral helps you learn, but won't complete assignments for you. Use it for understanding concepts and studying!
</Warning>

### Next steps for students

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Full student guide" icon="book" href="/getting-started/for-students">
    Complete features and tips
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="wrench" href="/troubleshooting/common-issues">
    Fix common issues
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Admin quickstart

### Set up Canvas LMS integration (15 minutes)

<Info>
  This requires Canvas administrator access. Individual teachers can also set this up at the course level if permitted.
</Info>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get Coraltalk credentials">
    1. Create a Coraltalk organization at [coraltalk.com](https://coraltalk.com)
    2. Contact [support@coraltalk.com](mailto:support@coraltalk.com) for LTI credentials:
       * Client ID
       * Deployment ID
       * LTI configuration JSON
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Developer Key in Canvas">
    1. Canvas Admin → **Developer Keys** → **+ LTI Key**
    2. Name: "Coraltalk"
    3. Redirect URIs: `https://coraltalk.com/api/lti/callback`
    4. Paste JSON configuration from Coraltalk
    5. Save and toggle key to **ON**
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add external app">
    1. Settings → Apps → **+ App**
    2. Configuration Type: **By Client ID**
    3. Paste Client ID from developer key
    4. Submit
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure in Coraltalk">
    1. Log into Coraltalk org settings
    2. Integrations → Canvas
    3. Enter Canvas domain (e.g., `yourschool.instructure.com`)
    4. Enter Client ID
    5. Save and test
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Teachers can now use Coraltalk in Canvas

Once configured, teachers in your organization can:

1. Add Coraltalk to their Canvas course navigation
2. Create linked assignments that sync grades
3. Students launch from Canvas with SSO

### Next steps for admins

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Canvas integration guide" icon="book" href="/integrations/canvas-integration">
    Detailed setup with screenshots
  </Card>

  <Card title="For teachers" icon="chalkboard-user" href="/getting-started/for-teachers">
    Teacher onboarding guide
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

***

## Common first questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How much does Coraltalk cost?">
    Pricing varies by plan and organization size. Contact [sales@coraltalk.com](mailto:sales@coraltalk.com) for:

    * Individual teacher plans
    * School/university pricing
    * Enterprise options

    Most plans include a free trial period.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What browsers work best?">
    **Recommended**:

    * Chrome (latest)
    * Safari (latest)
    * Edge (latest)

    Mobile browsers work but desktop is recommended for best experience.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can students use Coraltalk on phones?">
    Yes, but the experience is optimized for desktop/laptop or tablets (iPad).

    For oral assignments, we strongly recommend:

    * Desktop or laptop
    * Quiet environment
    * Good internet connection (5+ Mbps)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="How long does evaluation take?">
    Oral assignment evaluation typically takes **2-10 minutes** depending on:

    * Length of conversation
    * Complexity of rubric
    * Current system load

    High-traffic periods (exam weeks) may take slightly longer.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I try before committing?">
    Yes! Most plans include:

    * Free trial period
    * Demo account for testing
    * Pilot programs for schools

    Contact [support@coraltalk.com](mailto:support@coraltalk.com) to set up a trial.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need help?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Contact support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@coraltalk.com">
    Email: [support@coraltalk.com](mailto:support@coraltalk.com)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Troubleshooting" icon="life-ring" href="/troubleshooting/common-issues">
    Common issues and solutions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Book a demo" icon="calendar" href="https://coraltalk.com/demo-req">
    Schedule a walkthrough
  </Card>

  <Card title="Full documentation" icon="book" href="/getting-started/introduction">
    Browse all guides
  </Card>
</CardGroup>