> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.api.market/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.api.market/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

#### **Quick steps to start using API.market**

Whether you're looking to use APIs or sell your own, follow these simple steps to get started.

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### 🎯 Choose Your Path

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**👤 Looking to use APIs?** Jump to For API Users

**🏢 Want to sell your APIs?** Jump to For API Sellers
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### 🔵 For API Users

#### Get started in 4 simple steps:

**1. Browse the Marketplace**\
[Visit the marketplace](https://api.market/) and explore APIs by category or search for what you need.

**2. Try Free**\
Most APIs offer free trials. Click on any API to see plans and start testing - no credit card required.

**3. Subscribe**\
When ready, choose a pricing plan that fits your needs. Add payment details and activate instantly.

**4. Integrate**\
Get your API key from the dashboard and follow the documentation to integrate into your project.

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👉 [**Browse API Marketplace**](https://api.market/) to get started now
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### 🟢 For API Sellers

#### Get started in 4 simple steps:

**1. Create Organization**\
Sign up and create your organization from the [Seller Console](https://api.market/seller/dashboard).

**2. Import Your API**\
Upload your OpenAPI specification file using the Import API Source wizard.

**3. Create Products**\
Set up pricing plans and define features for your API products.

**4. Go Live**\
Publish your products and start selling to thousands of developers.

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👉 [**Get Started with Seller Console**](https://api.market/seller/dashboard) to list your APIs
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### 📖 Learn More

#### For API Users:

* [**What are API Products?**](/what-are-api-products.md) - Understand how API products work
* [**How to subscribe to a  API Product?**](/how-to-subscribe-to-a-api-product.md) - Detailed subscription guide
* [**Managing Subscriptions**](/managing-subscriptions.md) - Control your API subscriptions
* [**Analytics & Logs** ](/analytics-and-logs.md)- Monitor your API usage

#### For API Sellers:

* [**API Seller Console**](/seller-docs/api-seller-console.md) - Dashboard overview
* [**What is an API Product?**](/seller-docs/what-is-an-api-product.md) - Learn about API products
* [**Importing an API Source**](/seller-docs/importing-an-api-source.md) - Import your first API
* [**Creating a Product using the Wizard**](broken://pages/UZpkfJpoHRFW76k2yUoh) - Create products
* [**Testing Your APIs & Products**](/seller-docs/testing-your-apis-and-products.md) - Test before launch

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