> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.tryhamsa.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Quick Start > Get started with Knowledge Base in 4 simple steps ## Overview Get up and running with Knowledge Base quickly. Follow these steps to create your first knowledge base item and add it to your agents. ## Prerequisites Before getting started, ensure you have: * An active project selected * Appropriate permissions to manage knowledge base items * Available storage quota (check your plan limits) ## Quick Start Steps 1. **Navigate to Knowledge Base** * Go to the [Knowledge Base section](https://agents.tryhamsa.com/app/knowledge-base) in your dashboard * Click the appropriate button based on your content type: * **"Add Free Text"** for text content * **"Add Document"** for file uploads * **"Add URL"** for web content Knowledge Base add buttons showing Add URL, Add Document, and Add Free Text options Knowledge Base add buttons showing Add URL, Add Document, and Add Free Text options 2. **Follow the Creation Wizard** * Complete the form for your chosen content type 3. **Monitor Processing** * Watch the status indicator as your item processes * Wait for "PROCESSED" status (shown as "completed" in dashboard) before using in agents 4. **Add to Agents** * Open your agent configuration * Navigate to Knowledge Base section Global Settings panel showing Knowledge Base section with Manage button Global Settings panel showing Knowledge Base section with Manage button * Click **"Manage"** to open the item selection modal * Select the items you want to use Select Knowledge Base Items modal showing search bar, item list with types and word counts, and selection buttons Select Knowledge Base Items modal showing search bar, item list with types and word counts, and selection buttons * Click **"Done"** to save your selection ## Next Steps Now that you've created your first knowledge base item: * **[Creating Items](./creating-items)** - Learn detailed steps for creating different item types * **[Managing Items](./managing-items)** - Organize, search, and filter your items * **[Status Lifecycle](./status-lifecycle)** - Understand processing states and troubleshooting * **[Best Practices](./best-practices)** - Optimize your knowledge base for best results ## Related Documentation Learn more about Knowledge Base features and capabilities Detailed guide on creating text, file, and URL items How to organize and manage your knowledge base