> ## 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.

# Quick dstack Guide

> Fastest way to learn and deploy with dstack

# dstack: Fast Learning & Deployment Guide

Get started with dstack in minutes. This is your streamlined path—just follow the steps and deploy.

## Quick Start

1. [What is dstack?](/docs/overview/what-is-dstack)
2. [Super Quick Start Guide](/docs/tutorials/super-quick-start) — deploy to TEE instantly, no setup
3. [Core Concepts](/docs/concepts/overview)

## Quick Start Guide

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      <span className="font-medium text-green-800">Deploy any containerized app to TEE in minutes</span>

      <div className="text-green-700 mt-1">
        <span>Zero setup • Free credits • Fastest way to try dstack</span>
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## For Advanced Users

* [Install dstack](/docs/getting-started/installation)
* [System Architecture](/docs/concepts/architecture)
* [Security & Research](/docs/security-research/overview)
* Deploy on your own hardware:
  * [Install](/docs/getting-started/installation)
  * [First Deployment](/docs/getting-started/first-deployment)
* Once running, try:
  * [Rust Tutorial](/docs/tutorials/rust-example)
  * [Python Tutorial](/docs/tutorials/python-example)

Need more? See [dstack-examples](https://github.com/Dstack-TEE/dstack-examples/) for real-world deployments.

**Start now:** [Super Quick Start Guide](docs/getting-started/install/app-jupiter-guide.mdx) →

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    End-to-end encrypted web app (Coming Soon)
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