> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.distance.tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.distance.tools/tools/api/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

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### create a [<mark style="color:blue;">developer account</mark>](https://developers.distance.tools)

Go to [developers.distance.tools](https://developers.distance.tools) and create a developer account. Developer portal is managed by Nadles. Learn more about [privacy policy.](/legal/privacy-policy.md#api-purchases)
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### [<mark style="color:blue;">pick a plan</mark>](https://developers.distance.tools/pricing/) that fits your needs

See the [pricing page](https://developers.distance.tools/pricing/) and pick a [plan](https://developers.distance.tools/pricing/) that fits your needs. Payments and subscriptions are processed by Paddle. Learn more about [privacy policy](/legal/privacy-policy.md#api-purchases).
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### create an <mark style="color:blue;">API key</mark>

Once you have created your [subscription](https://developers.distance.tools/pricing/subscriptions) click on an active subscription and scroll down to **Access keys** to show/edit/add/delete api keys.
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### test & make <mark style="color:blue;">API requests</mark> &#x20;

Use the API [playground](/tools/api/api-reference.md) with your credentials to make [API requests](/tools/api/api-reference.md) and see example code.&#x20;

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Send your api key (available after [subscription](https://developers.distance.tools/pricing/subscriptions)) in the `X-Billing-Token` header with each API call.
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### Are you ready? Create your developer acount:

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