# User guides introduction

> Learn about how to get started on the CubeCMP platform as a first time user.

CubeCMP is a cloud-style platform, and many of its services and operations follow cloud-native workflows. This section provides user guides to help you get started quickly with the CubeCMP platform.

The user guides cover essential tasks, including:

1. Configure secure remote access to instances using SSH keys. For details, see [Configure secure remote access with SSH keys](../compute/add-security-keys.md).
2. Create an instance (virtual machine). For instructions, see [Create an instance (virtual machine)](../compute/launch-instance.md).
3. Create a Kubernetes cluster. For instructions, see [Create Kuberntes cluster](../kubernetes/create-local-kubernetes-cluster).

## Quick links {#quick-links}

Use the following quick links to explore the different features and functions of the CubeCMP platform.