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

# Getting Started

> Quick start guide to get up and running with Maestro APIs. Learn how to create an account, generate API keys, and make your first blockchain API request.

<Note>
  **Quickstart Guide to Maestro**

  Learn how to open a Maestro account, create a project API key, and make your first request. **Start building today!**
</Note>

## Tutorial

### 1. Sign Up or Log In

👋 ***New to Maestro?*** Create an account for free [here](https://dashboard.gomaestro.org/).

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### 2. Create a Project

Once logged in to the Dashboard, you can create multiple API projects. Each project will generate a unique `API key` that authorizes your requests on the platform.

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  The total number of projects you can create depends on your active subscription tier.
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* Click on `+ New Project`

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* Add new project info&#x20;
  * `Project Name`
  * `Blockchain`
  * `Network`

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### 3. Copy the URL and API Key

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### 4. Your Project Dashboard

The Projects section will list all created projects. In this example, we will use the `Cardano Preprod` network.

* Copy the project's `URL` and `Key`.

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| Term                | Description                                                                                       |
| :------------------ | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| Project URL         | The base URL is customized for the network you selected for your project.                         |
| **Project API Key** | A unique key used by the Maestro API to authenticate and authorize all requests for your project. |

<Note>
  Each *API key* is specific to a project and will only function with the network you selected for that project.
</Note>

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<Tip>
  **Next Steps**

  **Congrats!** Now that you've generated your first API key, let's [Make Your First API Request](./make-your-first-api-request).
</Tip>