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

# Getting started

> Create your account and connect your wallet to start using Shirikia.

## Create your account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Head to the Shirikia app and create an account with your **name**, **email address**, and a **password**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log in">
    Use your email and password to log in. You will stay signed in across sessions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete your profile">
    Add your **phone number** and update your display name from your profile settings.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Connect your wallet

To use on-chain features — like the savings pool, on-chain donations, and governance voting — you need a wallet on the **Base** network. Shirikia makes this very simple using Coinbase.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Click Connect Wallet">
    On the app, click **Connect Wallet**. If you do not already have a wallet, you do **not** need to download any extensions or apps first.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set up your Coinbase account">
    You are guided through creating or signing in to a **Coinbase account** using your email. Coinbase sends you a one-time password (OTP) to verify your email address.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Your Base wallet is created for you">
    After you confirm the OTP, Coinbase automatically creates a **Base wallet** for you in the background and connects it to Shirikia.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  You do **not** need to worry about gas fees when using Shirikia — transaction fees on Base are covered by the **Shirikia DAO** platform for you.
</Tip>

## What you need for each feature

Not every feature requires a wallet. Here is a quick breakdown:

| Feature                                      | Account needed | Wallet needed |
| -------------------------------------------- | -------------- | ------------- |
| Shirikia DAO savings and loans               | Yes            | No            |
| Buffet DAO investment packages               | Yes            | No            |
| Buffet DAO on-chain savings pool (bUSDC)     | Yes            | Yes           |
| Mother Theresa DAO donations (off-chain)     | Yes            | No            |
| Mother Theresa DAO on-chain donations (USDC) | Yes            | Yes           |
| Wechezaji DAO community savings groups       | Yes            | No            |
| Governance voting (Shirikia or any sub-DAO)  | Yes            | Yes           |

## What to explore next

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Shirikia DAO" icon="piggy-bank" href="/savings-and-loans">
    Start saving or apply for a loan in the main DAO.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Buffet DAO" icon="chart-line" href="/buffet-dao">
    Browse investment packages or deposit into the savings pool.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mother Theresa DAO" icon="hand-holding-heart" href="/mother-theresa-dao">
    Support someone in need or request help.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Wechezaji DAO" icon="users" href="/wechezaji">
    Find a community savings group or start your own.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>