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

# Start deploying apps with dstack

> Configure your dstack environment and prepare for secure application deployment

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      Deploy DStack App
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    dstack lets you deploy secure containerized apps with hardware-backed protection. if you're new, we recommend starting with the <a href="/docs/getting-started/install/app-jupiter-guide" className="underline text-lime-700 font-medium">Jupyter Notebook Quick Start</a>. for more details on the repo structure and core components, see <a href="https://github.com/Dstack-TEE/dstack/tree/master/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" className="underline text-lime-700">github.com/Dstack-TEE/dstack</a>.
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        \#1 Install dstack
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        Step-by-step install instructions.
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        \#2 First Deployment Guide
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        Deploy your first app to a Confidential VM.
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          dstack GitHub Repository
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        <span style={{ color: '#555' }}>github.com/Dstack-TEE/dstack</span>
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