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

# Get Started

> Create a Codex account, get an API key, and make your first GraphQL request for real-time token, pair, and wallet data in a few minutes.

**1. Sign up for a Codex account**

You'll need an account to make API requests. Sign up on the [Codex Dashboard](https://dashboard.codex.io/signup?utm_source=codex\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_campaign=get-started).

Signup takes a one-time, non-refundable \$1 activation fee — payable by card or as 1 USDC via MoonPay — which is why the entry plan is called **Almost free**. There is no recurring charge on it.

**2. Copy your API key**

Once you've made an account, go to the [API Keys](https://dashboard.codex.io/dashboard/api-keys?utm_source=codex\&utm_medium=docs\&utm_campaign=get-started) page & hit the `Copy` button next to your API key.

**3. Make your first request**

Paste your API key in this embedded GraphQL explorer & run your first request. You should see a list of networks.

[https://explorer.codex.io/embed.html?query=](https://explorer.codex.io/embed.html?query=)

> [!NOTE]
>
> Throughout the docs you'll notice expandable "Try it" sections where you can run queries on real data like this mini explorer. For a more powerful version, check out the full [explorer](https://docs.codex.io/explore.md)

**4. Add Codex to your project**

Now you're ready to [add Codex to your app](https://docs.codex.io/build.md) so you can get building!

If you're having trouble, please reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/9ZB7zcWuBY).


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