# API Setup

Follow these steps to get started with the TryItOn and make your first successful request.

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#### Create Your Account <a href="#create-your-account" id="create-your-account"></a>

Sign up at [tryiton.now](https://tryiton.now/signup) to access the [Developer API dashboard](https://tryiton.now/app/developer).
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#### Generate an API Key <a href="#generate-an-api-key" id="generate-an-api-key"></a>

Go to the [Developer API](https://tryiton.now/app/developer) dashboard and click **Create new API key**.

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**Store your key securely 🔒**

Do not share your API key, as anyone with this key can make requests on your behalf.
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#### Purchase Credits <a href="#purchase-credits" id="purchase-credits"></a>

Go to [Pricing](https://tryiton.now/pricing) or [Billing](https://tryiton.now/app/settings/billing) to choose between subscription plans or on-demand credit top-ups based on your usage needs.

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For large orders, we can offer volume discounts. Contact us at <contact@tryiton.now>
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#### Understand the Fundamentals <a href="#understand-the-fundamentals" id="understand-the-fundamentals"></a>

Review [API Fundamentals](/api-overview/api-fundamentals.md) to understand authentication, request patterns, and error handling.
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#### Try Virtual Try-On <a href="#try-virtual-try-on" id="try-virtual-try-on"></a>

Start with our [Virtual Try-On Clothes](/api-reference/clothes-tryon.md) endpoint, our most mature and production-ready model.
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#### Explore Guides <a href="#explore-guides" id="explore-guides"></a>

Check out our [Python](/guides/try-on-python-quickstart.md) and [JavaScript](/guides/try-on-javascript-quickstart.md) quickstart guides for implementation examples.

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**Need Help?**

If you encounter any issues during setup, join our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/CrMq9WdHdt) or contact <contact@tryiton.now>
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**Next:** Ready to make your first API call? Start with [API Fundamentals](/api-overview/api-fundamentals.md) or jump directly to [Virtual Try-On Clothes](/api-reference/clothes-tryon.md).
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