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

# Quickstart

> Go from sign-up to your first search and first lesson in 5 minutes

## Step 1 — Create your account

Go to [modeldiplomat.com/sign-up](https://modeldiplomat.com/sign-up) and sign up with Google or email.

During onboarding, you'll be asked:

* **Your persona** — Are you a MUN delegate, student, debate competitor, or general learner?
* **Your interests** — Pick topics you care about (elections, climate, conflict, human rights, etc.)
* **Your MUN details** *(optional)* — If you're a delegate, add your assigned country and committee so searches are personalized to your prep

You can skip these and update them later in Settings.

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## Step 2 — Make your first Atlas search

Go to **Search** in the sidebar (or press `/` anywhere in the app).

Type any political or diplomatic question. Some examples to try:

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="If you're a MUN delegate" icon="landmark">
    * "What is India's position on UN Security Council reform?"
    * "Write a position paper outline for France in the Human Rights Council"
    * "What are the main debates in DISEC this year?"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="If you're interested in current events" icon="newspaper">
    * "Why are US-China relations deteriorating?"
    * "What is the current state of the Russia-Ukraine conflict?"
    * "How did COVID-19 change global health governance?"
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="If you're studying politics" icon="graduation-cap">
    * "How do electoral systems differ between the US, UK, and France?"
    * "How does the International Criminal Court enforce its rulings?"
    * "Are the UN Sustainable Development Goals on track for 2030?"
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

Atlas will stream a sourced answer in seconds. You'll see:

* A written response with inline citations
* **Cards** — visual panels with timelines, maps, country comparisons, voting records, and more
* **Follow-up questions** — suggested questions to go deeper
* **Sources panel** — every claim linked to a real source

<Tip>
  You can ask follow-up questions in the same thread. Atlas remembers the context of your conversation.
</Tip>

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## Step 3 — Take your first lesson

Go to **Learn → Courses** in the sidebar.

If you're new to MUN, start with **MUN Delegate Fundamentals**. If you want to explore, browse the categories — there are courses on everything from elections and international law to negotiation and media literacy.

Click into any course and start the first lesson. Lessons take 5–15 minutes each and include:

* **Reading sections** — concise explanations of the concept
* **Multiple choice questions** — test your understanding
* **Fill-in-the-blank** — recall key terms and facts
* **Matching exercises** — connect related concepts
* **Writing prompts** — AI-graded short answers

When you finish a lesson, you earn **XP** and progress toward your streak.

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## Step 4 — Complete your first Daily Challenge

Go to **Learn → Daily** in the sidebar.

There's a new challenge every day — a short set of questions on current affairs or core knowledge. Daily challenges take about 2–5 minutes. Completing one:

* Extends your **streak** (consecutive days active)
* Earns bonus XP
* Puts you on the weekly leaderboard

<Info>
  Completing your first Daily Challenge puts you on the Community Leaderboard. You can see your rank and compare with other students worldwide.
</Info>

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## What's next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Master Atlas search" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/atlas/how-to-search">
    Learn all the query types, file uploads, and search tips
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explore all courses" icon="book-open" href="/learn/course-catalog">
    See every course available across all categories
  </Card>

  <Card title="Try a simulation" icon="users" href="/simulations/overview">
    Practice MUN debate with AI-powered country delegates
  </Card>

  <Card title="Check the leaderboard" icon="trophy" href="/community/leaderboard">
    See how you rank against other delegates worldwide
  </Card>
</CardGroup>