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

# Before You Begin: Prerequisites for the Snappy API

> Account access, API key generation and Testing vs. Production environments - everything you need before integrating Snappy.

Before making your first API call, you'll need a Snappy environment set up for your organization. This will be done by our team in order to make sure your gifting programs are properly structured from day one.

## How to Get Set Up

<Steps>
  <Step title="Contact the Snappy Team">
    Reach out to your Snappy account manager or [contact us](https://www.snappy.com/book-meeting)  to request API access.
  </Step>

  <Step title="We Set Up Your Environment">
    Our team will provision two separate Companies for your organization:

    * **Testing Company** - a demo environment with a test Account. Use this to build and test your integration safely without affecting real recipients or budgets.
    * **Production Company** - your live environment, used once your integration is ready to go live.

    <Warning>
      Always make sure you are using the correct Company and API key for your environment. Test API keys and production API keys are not interchangeable.
    </Warning>

    <Note>
      Our team will assist in setting up your billing method as part of the onboarding process.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Access Your Dashboard">
    Once your environments are ready, you'll receive access to the Snappy Dashboard at [https://login.snappy.com/workspace](https://login.snappy.com/workspace). Each Company has its own Dashboard - make sure you're logged into the correct one when generating API keys.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate Your API Keys">
    In the Dashboard, navigate to **Company Settings → Sharing & Access → API Access** and generate your API keys. You'll need a separate key for each environment - one for Testing and one for Production.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Your First API Call">
    You're now ready to make your first API call.  Head straight to the [Quickstart guide](/pages/quickstart) to make your first API call.
  </Step>
</Steps>