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

# Quickstart

> Start managing workflows across ComfyUI Instances

## Get started in simple steps

<Note>
  You'll need at least one ComfyUI instance running and accessible over the internet
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign In to ComfyControl">
    * Click the "**Sign In With GitHub**" button on the homepage
    * Authorize ComfyControl to access your GitHub Profile
    * You'll be automatically redirected to your dashboard
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Up Your First Runner">
    * Navigate to the **Runners** page from the sidebar
    * Click the **"New Runner"** button
    * Give your runner a descriptive name *(e.g., "My GPU Server")*
    * Enter your ComfyUI endpoint URL (e.g., [http://your-server:8188](http://your-server:8188))
    * Optionally, add authentication headers if needed
    * Click **"Save"** to register your runner
  </Step>

  <Step title="Run your Workflow">
    * Navigate to the **Workflows** page
    * Click **"New Workflow"**
    * Upload your Workflow JSON

          <Note>
            You should export your workflow in API format from ComfyUI
          </Note>
    * Click **"Create"** to start execution
    * Monitor progress in real-time from workflows detail page
  </Step>

  <Step title="View Your Results">
    * Once complete, download generated images, videos, and other outputs
    * Browse all your creations in the [**Gallery**](https://comfycontrol.app/gallery)
    * Re-run workflows with different parameter
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

Now that you have basic idea, explore these other features:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Templates" icon="list-dropdown" href="/concepts/templates">
    Learn about re-usable parameterized Workflow templates.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Marketplace" icon="store" href="/marketplace">
    Discover popular and trending Comfy Workflow templates.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>