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

# Quick Start

> Get started with AnyAPI.ai in under 5 minutes

## Overview

This guide will walk you through creating your first API integration using AnyAPI.ai.

<Note>
  **Prerequisites**: You'll need an AnyAPI.ai account. [Sign up for free](https://anyapi.ai) if you haven't already.
</Note>

## Sign Up and Get Your API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Dashboard">
    Navigate to your [AnyAPI.ai dashboard](https://dash.anyapi.ai)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Go to API Keys">
    Click on **Settings** → **API Keys** in the sidebar
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create New Key">
    Click **"Create API Key"** and give it a descriptive name like "My First Integration"
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy Key">
    Copy the generated API key and store it securely
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Warning>
  Keep your API key secure! Never commit it to version control or expose it in client-side code.
</Warning>

## 🎉 Congratulations!

You've successfully:

✅ Created your first API connection\
✅ Built a simple workflow\
✅ Executed the workflow and received data

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/guides/authentication">
    Set up secure authentication for popular APIs
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference/text/create-chat-completion">
    Explore all available endpoints and parameters
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Interactive Playground

Want to test this right now? Use our interactive playground below:

<Tip>
  The playground will use your actual API key if you're logged into the dashboard. Make sure you're using a test environment!
</Tip>

## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="401 Unauthorized Error">
    Make sure your API key is correct and includes the `Bearer ` prefix in the Authorization header.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Connection Failed">
    Verify the base URL is correct and the target API is accessible. You can test the connection using the `/connections/{id}/test` endpoint.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Workflow Execution Failed">
    Check the workflow configuration and ensure the connection ID is valid. Review the error details in the response.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Rate Limiting">
    If you're hitting rate limits, consider upgrading your plan or implementing delays between requests.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Need Help?

* Join our [Discord community](https://discord.gg/rJgyzGynHw)
* Contact [Support](mailto:support@anyapi.ai)