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

# Quick Start Guide

> This help topic provides an overview of common tasks with links to related topics.

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This topic describes basic workflows for you to get set up and create some of the most common configurations.

## Get your account set up

Before you can create anything with Megaport, you need to create an account and set up some administrative details. These are the essential steps.

* [Create an account](/setting-up/registering)
* [Invite users to your account](/setting-up/inviting-users)
* [Provide support contact details](/setting-up/tech-support-details)
* [Specify your billing market](/setting-up/finance-basics)
* [Set up a finance user](/setting-up/finance-basics)
* [Modify your company profile (optional)](/setting-up/company-profile)

<Note>
  We highly recommend that you also set up security and access policies for all users accessing the Megaport Portal. For more information, see [Multi-Factor Authentication](/setting-up/enforcing-mfa) and [Setting up Single Sign-On](/setting-up/enforcing-sso).
</Note>

<Anchor name="provision-services" />

## Provision services

To set up network services with Megaport, you need either a Port, an MCR, or an MVE.

A Port lets you connect your equipment to Megaport through 1 G or 10 G fiber interfaces (100 G is available in some locations). With a configured Port, you can establish connections to other Ports, CSPs, or IXs.

* [Create a Port](/connections/creating-port)

MCR is a Layer 3 capable virtual router hosted by Megaport in cloud hotspot locations worldwide. An MCR does not require a Port, but you can connect to one as required.

* [Create an MCR](/mcr/creating-mcr)

MVE is an on-demand Network Function Virtualization (NFV) service that supports branch-to-cloud connectivity on SD-WAN platforms. An MVE works as a gateway to connect enterprise SD-WAN enabled sites to the Megaport ecosystem, providing cloud-neutral, direct, and secure access to its extensive platform of cloud providers and other services. An MVE does not require a Port, but you can connect to one as required.

* [Create an MVE](/mve)

NAT Gateway is a Network Address Translation (NAT) service that allows devices in your network to access the internet without requiring each device to have a public IP address. NAT Gateways connect networks, block unwanted traffic, and provide internet access for devices within your network. A NAT Gateway can connect to Ports, MCRs, MVEs, Megaport Internet, and CSPs. A NAT Gateway does not require a Port, but you can connect to one as required.

* [Create a NAT Gateway](/nat/creating-nat-gateway)

Through the Portal, you can set up your complete end-to-end configuration and add those elements to your shopping cart, then proceed to the ordering process. For more information about using the Portal to set up your services, see [Understanding the Services Page](/portal-admin/services-page).

### Port to Port connection

* [Identify locations](/enabled-locations)
* [Create a Port](/connections/creating-port)
* Create a second Port
* [Create a VXC to connect the Ports](/connections/private-vxc)

<Image src="/images/getting-started/port-to-port-connection.png" alt="Port to Port connection" width={900} />

### Port to Cloud Service Provider connection

* [Identify locations](/enabled-locations)
* [Create a Port](/connections/creating-port)
* [Identify CSP](/cloud/megaport)
* Create a VXC between the Port and the CSP - see the instructions for your CSP in the [Cloud Connectivity for Ports](/cloud/megaport) navigation
* Some CSPs require additional configuration (BGP, for example)

<Image src="/images/getting-started/port-to-csp-connection.png" alt="Port to CSP connection" width={700} />

### Port to IX connection

* [Create a Port](/connections/creating-port)
* [Add an IX connection](/ix)

### Port to Megaport Marketplace connection

* [Create a Port](/connections/creating-port)
* [Add a Megaport Marketplace connection](/marketplace/overview)

### MCR to CSP connection

* [Identify locations](/enabled-locations)
* [Create an MCR](/mcr/creating-mcr)
* Create a VXC between the MCR and the CSP - see the instructions for your CSP in the [Cloud Connectivity for MCR](/cloud/mcr) navigation
* Some CSPs require additional configuration

<Image src="/images/getting-started/mcr-to-csp-connection.png" alt="MCR to CSP connection" width={415} />

### MVE to CSP connection

* [Identify locations](/enabled-locations)
* [Create an MVE](/mve)
* Create a VXC between the MVE and the CSP - see the instructions for your CSP in the [Cloud Connectivity for MVE](/cloud/mve) navigation

<Image src="/images/getting-started/mve-to-csp-connection.png" alt="MVE to CSP connection" width={415} />

### NAT Gateway to CSP connection

* [Identify locations](/enabled-locations/index)
* [Create a NAT Gateway](/nat/creating-nat-gateway)
* [Create a NAT Gateway VXC](/nat/nat-gateway-vxc)

<Image src="/images/getting-started/nat-to-csp-connection.png" alt="NAT Gateway to CSP connection" width={415} />