# Get Instructions

> Returns instructions for creating a free Redis database without an account.

`GET https://upstash.com/start-redis`

This endpoint does not require authentication. It returns a markdown
document that explains how to create a free, temporary Redis database with
[`POST /start-redis`](/devops/developer-api/start-redis/create), including how
the `Idempotency-Key` header works and how the database can be claimed later.

It is meant to be read by AI agents: point an agent at
`https://upstash.com/start-redis` and it has everything it needs.

## Request

This endpoint doesn't require any parameters.

## Response

The response body is `text/markdown`.