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title: Quick Start Overview
description: Learn the basics of Solana Attestations with this quick start guide
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Get up and running with Solana Attestations in just a few steps. This guide will
walk you through the core concepts and help you create your first attestation.

## What You'll Learn

- Install and set up the Attestations library
- Create your first credential (attestation authority)
- Define a schema for your attestations
- Issue your first attestation
- Fetch and verify attestations

## Prerequisites

- Basic knowledge of Solana development
- Node.js 16+ or Rust development environment
- A Solana wallet with some SOL for transaction fees

## Quick Start Steps

### 1. Installation

Install the necessary packages and set up your development environment.

**[→ Installation Guide](/docs/tools/attestations/quickstart/installation)**

### 2. Create a Credential

Set up an attestation authority that can issue attestations.

**[→ Create Credential Guide](/docs/tools/attestations/instructions/create-credential)**

### 3. Define a Schema

Create a schema that defines the structure of your attestations.

**[→ Create Schema Guide](/docs/tools/attestations/instructions/create-schema)**

### 4. Issue an Attestation

Create your first verifiable claim using the credential and schema.

**[→ Create Attestation Guide](/docs/tools/attestations/instructions/create-attestation)**

## Core Concepts

### Credentials

A credential represents an attestation authority. It defines who can issue
attestations and contains a list of authorized signers.

### Schemas

Schemas define the structure and validation rules for attestations. They specify
what fields an attestation contains and their data types.

### Attestations

Attestations are verifiable claims or statements created by authorized signers
under a credential, following a specific schema structure.

## Use Cases

Attestations can be used for:

- **Identity Verification**: Verify user identities and compliance
- **Reputation Systems**: Build trust scores and reputation metrics
- **Certifications**: Issue professional certificates and qualifications
- **Compliance**: Ensure regulatory compliance for financial services
- **Supply Chain**: Track authenticity and provenance of goods

## Need Help?

- **Questions?** Ask on
  [Solana Stack Exchange](https://solana.stackexchange.com/) with the
  `attestations` tag
- **Issues?** Report on
  [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/solana-foundation/solana-attestation-service/issues)