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

# What you need

> Prepare your workspace, AI connections, and browser for your first agent.

## Workspace access

You need access to the [console](https://agents.labs.bandwidth.com) and a workspace. An **Editor**, **Admin**, or **Owner** can create and test agents. An Admin or Owner configures shared connections and credentials.

If a control is unavailable, confirm your active workspace and [role](/core-concepts/roles-and-permissions) with an administrator.

## AI connections

Open **AI connections** and check that the services your agent needs are saved:

* **LLM** for conversation responses and analysis.
* **Voice** and **Transcriber** for speech synthesis and recognition.
* Or a **Realtime** connection that handles speech input and output. Keep an LLM configured for extraction and analysis.

Your administrator can connect provider credentials. Available models and settings appear in the console. See [configure AI connections](/configurations/inference-providers).

## Browser test

Use a browser with microphone support, allow microphone access to the console, and use headphones to reduce echo. A browser test does not require a phone number.

## Phone calls and integrations

| To do this                                 | You also need                                                                                                  |
| ------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Place or receive phone calls               | A [telephony configuration](/integrations/telephony/overview), provider credentials, and an appropriate number |
| Call the REST API or connect an MCP client | [Labs credentials and workspace access](/api-reference/authentication)                                         |
| Call your service during a conversation    | A reachable HTTPS endpoint and any required [tool credentials](/voice-agent/tools/http-api)                    |

Continue to [your first agent](/getting-started/quickstart).