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

# Get Setup with Carbn

> Let’s get you setup and help navigate our APIs

This guide will help you make your first API call to Carbn Connect and understand the core concepts. You'll create a user, complete KYC, and process your first payment.

## Before you begin

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up for an account">
    Create your Carbn account at [dashboard.carbnconnect.com](https://dashboard.carbnconnect.com)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your API keys">
    Navigate to **API Keys** in the dashboard and create a new sandbox API key
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Danger>
  Safely store your API keys.
</Danger>

Carbn will share your **API key only once**, so make sure to **immediately copy and save the key safely and securely**. Your key is used to authenticate into our APIs and is highly sensitive. If it ever gets compromised, you can immediately revoke key access from our dashboard and generate a new key.

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Authentication Guide" icon="key" href="/api-reference/authentication" arrow="true">
    Learn about API keys, rate limits, and security best practices
  </Card>

  <Card title="Error Handling Guide" icon="pencil-ruler" href="/api-reference/errors" arrow="true">
    Learn about error codes, troubleshooting, and best practices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need help?

We're excited to have you build with us! If you have questions, run into issues, or just want to say hi, you can contact us at [support@carbn.xyz](mailto:support@carbn.xyz)