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# Get Started with Strella: Run AI-Moderated Research

> Everything you need to launch your first AI-moderated research study in Strella — from creating a project to choosing the right interview format.

Strella is an AI-moderated user research platform that lets you run in-depth participant interviews at scale — without a human moderator in the room. Whether you're validating a new concept, running usability tests, or capturing real-world behavior, Strella guides participants through your question guide, probes for depth, and surfaces insights automatically.

This section walks you through the three essentials every researcher needs before going live: setting up your research study, fine-tuning your project settings, and choosing the right interview format for your goals.

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  <Card title="Setting Up Your Research Study" icon="folder-plus" href="/getting-started/setting-up-your-research-study">
    Create your first project, define clear research objectives, and write a participant-facing study description.
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  <Card title="Modifying Research Settings" icon="sliders" href="/getting-started/modifying-research-settings">
    Customize your AI moderator, recording options, access controls, branding, and advanced AI providers.
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  <Card title="Desktop vs. Mobile Interviews" icon="mobile-screen" href="/getting-started/desktop-vs-mobile">
    Pick the format that fits your research goals, then follow a step-by-step setup for desktop or mobile.
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