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

# Quickstart

> Get started with the Bitwage Partner API in minutes.

## Initial setup

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Business Account">
    [Sign up for a Bitwage Business Account](https://app.bitwage.com/business/sign-up)
    if you don't have one already.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register an Authentication App">
    In your Business Account, go to **Settings** > **API** tab and register a
    new Authentication App.

    * **Redirect URI**: The URL where users are redirected after authorizing
      your app (used for OAuth). For API key auth, use your company landing page.
    * **Site URI**: Your main website URL.
    * **Logo URL**: A URL pointing to your company logo.
    * **Scopes**: Select the scopes your app needs.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose your authentication method">
    Bitwage supports two authentication methods:

    * **API Key** for server-to-server integrations
    * **OAuth 2.0** for user-authorized access

    See the [Authentication guide](/guides/authentication) for details on each.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Make your first request

Once you have your credentials, make a test request to verify your setup:

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash API Key theme={null}
  curl -X GET "https://api.sandbox.bitwage.com/api/company" \
    -H "Authorization: Basic YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{"company_id": "YOUR_COMPANY_ID"}'
  ```

  ```bash OAuth 2.0 theme={null}
  curl -X GET "https://api.sandbox.bitwage.com/api/company" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" \
    -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
    -d '{"company_id": "YOUR_COMPANY_ID"}'
  ```
</CodeGroup>

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Terminology" icon="book" href="/guides/terminology">
    Learn about Bitwage account types and concepts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Private Label" icon="tag" href="/guides/private-label">
    Integrate Bitwage Individual into your app without Bitwage UI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="bell" href="/guides/webhooks">
    Set up real-time event notifications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference">
    Explore all available endpoints.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>