> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.snagsolutions.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Getting started
> Learn how to sign up, access the admin dashboard, and create your first API key to start integrating Snag loyalty rules
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Welcome to Snag! This guide will walk you through the initial setup process to get your API key and start integrating loyalty rules into your application.
## Sign Up and Access
Visit [Snag Solutions](https://www.snagsolutions.io) and sign up for an account.
Once your account is verified, you can access the admin dashboard at [admin.snagsolutions.io](https://admin.snagsolutions.io).
The admin dashboard is where you'll manage your loyalty programs, and configure your API keys.
From the admin dashboard, navigate to the **API Keys** page using the left sidebar navigation.
Click the "Create New API Key" button to generate your first API key.
Copy your API key and store it in a secure location like an environment variable.
## Using Your API Key
Your API key is the foundation for all Snag API interactions. Here's how to use it:
Use a Website API key
to access loyalty APIs (rules, transactions, entries, users, and related endpoints). A Stratus API key
is used to secure Stratus relayer and Stratus functions; these keys allow you to submit and start onchain transactions. Do not use Stratus keys with loyalty endpoints.
### With Snag SDK
```javascript theme={null}
import SnagSolutions from '@snagsolutions/sdk'
const client = new SnagSolutions({
apiKey: 'your-api-key-here',
})
// Now you can use the client to interact with Snag APIs
const users = await client.users.get()
```
### With HTTP Requests
For direct HTTP calls, include your API key in the `x-api-key` header:
```bash theme={null}
curl -X GET 'https://admin.snagsolutions.io/api/users' \
-H 'x-api-key: your-api-key-here'
```
```javascript theme={null}
const response = await fetch('https://admin.snagsolutions.io/api/users', {
headers: {
'x-api-key': 'your-api-key-here',
'Content-Type': 'application/json',
},
})
```
Keep your API key secure and never expose it in client-side code. Always use environment variables or secure configuration management.
## Next Steps
Now that you have your API key, you're ready to:
1. **Create users** - Learn how to add users to your Snag system
2. **Manage user groups** - Understand how to handle multiple wallets per user
3. **Connect social accounts** - Integrate social media platforms with your users
Learn how to add users to your Snag system using the metadata endpoint.
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