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title: "Getting started"
description: "Create an account, get an API key and make your first API call."
---

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# Getting started

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## 1. Create an account

Open the console and sign in with your email address. A one-time code arrives by email; no password is needed.

## 2. Create an API key

In the console, go to **API Keys** and create a key. Copy it right away: it is shown only once.

## 3. Make your first call

Send the key in the `x-api-key` header (or as `Authorization: Bearer <key>`):

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.example.com/api/v1/jobs/execute \
  -H "x-api-key: $API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"action": "dispatch_webhook_event"}'
```

Each call deducts credits from your balance. Failed requests are never charged.

## 4. Top up credits

Buy credit packs on the **Billing** page of the console. Payments are handled by Stripe.

Source: https://staging.threadapi.dev/docs/getting-started/index.mdx