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

# API Quickstart

> Get started with the Chipi API - learn how to authenticate, make requests, and handle responses

## Base URL

```bash theme={null}
https://api.chipipay.com/v1
```

## Authentication

All API requests require authentication using your API key. Include it in the `Authorization` header:

```bash theme={null}
Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY
```

### Getting Your API Key

To use the Chipi Pay API, you'll need to obtain your API key from the dashboard.

#### Steps to Get Your API Key:

<Steps>
  <Step title="First Step">
    Go to the [Configure API Keys](https://dashboard.chipipay.com/configure/api-keys) section in your dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Second Step">
    Inside you will see API Keys:

    * Public Key: Can be safely shared and is used to identify your application
    * **Secret Key**: This is your API Key. This is the key you will use to authenticate all the calls to our API
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Never commit your API key to version control or share it publicly. Always use environment variables or secure configuration management.
</Warning>

## Webhooks

You can set up your webhook to receive notifications [here](https://dashboard.chipipay.com/configure/webhooks)

## Email Notifications

You can set up an email to receive notifications [here](https://dashboard.chipipay.com/configure/notifications)

## Testing

You have two environments in your dashboard **Production** and **Development**.
Remember to Do your tests using the Development environment.
Sandbox API keys are clearly marked and won't process real transactions.

## Support

Need help? We're here to assist:

* **Documentation**: Browse our comprehensive guides
* **Community**: Join our [Telegram group](https://t.me/+e2qjHEOwImkyZDVh)
* **Email**: [support@chipipay.com](mailto:support@chipipay.com)
* **Dashboard**: [dashboard.chipipay.com](https://dashboard.chipipay.com)