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

# Getting Started

<Tip>
  We just unlocked Realtime APIs for public access! Sign up at [https://app.allium.so/join](https://app.allium.so/join) to get started.
</Tip>

## Create an API Key

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign Up">
    Create your account at [https://app.allium.so/join](https://app.allium.so/join)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Log In">
    Once your account is created, log in to the Allium App at
    [https://app.allium.so](https://app.allium.so)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate API Key">
    1. Navigate to **Settings** > **API Keys**
    2. Click **Generate** to create your API key
    3. Copy and securely store your API key

    <Warning>
      **Note:** Only one API key can be generated per user. Keep it secure and do not share it publicly.
    </Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Building">
    Use your API key to authenticate requests to Allium's APIs. Include it in your request headers:

    ```bash theme={null}
    X-API-KEY: your-api-key-here
    ```
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Jump In!

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Allium Realtime" icon="code" href="/api/developer/overview">
    Query realtime blockchain data with low-latency REST APIs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Datastream APIs" icon="arrow-progress" href="/api/datastreams/overview">
    Manage filters and transformations on realtime data streams
  </Card>

  <Card title="Explorer APIs" icon="chart-line" href="/api/explorer/overview">
    Run saved queries programmatically and retrieve results via API
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Need Help?

For questions or enterprise support, reach out to us at [support@allium.so](mailto:support@allium.so) or [contact us](https://allium.so/contact).