# First 5 minutes Five steps, in order. Two build a chat, one builds a machine, and the fourth attaches the machine to the chat. The fifth is where the AI stops and asks you before it runs anything. **The interface starts in German.** Every label has an English version: switch with the globe in the top bar, or under Settings, General, Language. This documentation quotes the English labels throughout, so switch first if you want them to match what you see. 1. ## 01Request access New accounts currently need an invitation. Use [Request access](https://zerolog.ch/pricing). Once invited, create an account with a username and password. You can add an email address later under Settings → Account & Security; it is optional. A confirmed address can receive password reset links and security alerts. Without one, you cannot reset your password by email. Recovery codes help if you cannot use your second factor after entering your password; a passkey can also sign you in independently. 2. ## 02Start a chat Choose a model shown in the picker, then ask it something. The picker shows the model's price and context length. 3. ## 03Create a container Under Containers → New container. Pick Ubuntu 24.04 if you are not sure. 4. ## 04Attach it to the chat From the chat header. Now the AI works inside that machine. 5. ## 05Ask it to build something The first command it wants to run will stop and wait for your approval. **Check the price before you send.** You can change models from the picker at any time.