# API Seller Console

API.market runs on infrastructure managed by MagicAPI Inc. 

API.market handles:

* **Authentication:** Enable Your Customers To Generate API Keys
* **Billing:** Manage All Your Invoices, Payments, Payouts, and more.
* **Admin Portal:** Self-service Admin Portal API store, products, users, and more.
* **Analytics:** Keep Up With The Total API Usage Or Monitor Each Client’s API Usage
* **User Portal:** Let your users self onboard themselves with an easy-to-use fully customizable User Portal.
* **Direct Customer Engagement:** Build strong relationships and deliver unparalleled customer support.
* **Real-time Insights:** Gain valuable analytics and usage data to optimize your offerings.

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### :arrows\_counterclockwise: How to Get Started - Step-by-Step Process

:one: **Create Organization** → Set up your API store\
:two: **Import API Source** → Connect your APIs\
:three: **Create Product** → List your APIs for sale\
:four: **Configure Store** → Customize your storefront

### :rocket: Getting Started

Follow these simple steps to start selling your APIs on API.market:

#### Step 1: Create an Organization

An organization (also called an API Store) is where you manage all your APIs, products, and settings.

1. Log in to the [Seller Console](https://api.market/seller/dashboard)
2. In the "Your Organizations" section, click the **"Create Organization"** button
3. Enter your organization name (max 16 characters)

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{% hint style="info" %}
:bulb: **Tips for choosing an organization name:**

* Use your company or brand name (e.g., "acme-corp")
* Keep it short, lowercase, and URL-friendly
* Maximum 16 characters
* This will be your unique store identifier
  {% endhint %}

#### Step 2: Import Your API Source

:point\_right: **See detailed guide:**[ Importing an API Source](https://docs.api.market/seller-docs/importing-an-api-source)

**Quick overview:**

* Navigate to **API Sources** in your organization dashboard
* Upload your OpenAPI (Swagger) specification file
* API.market handles authentication, billing, and analytics automatically

#### Step 3: Create Your API Product

:point\_right: **Learn about products:** [What is an API Product?](https://docs.api.market/seller-docs/what-is-an-api-product)\
:point\_right: **Create a product:** [Creating a Product using the Wizard](https://docs.api.market/seller-docs/creating-a-product-using-the-wizard)\
:point\_right: **Set up pricing:** [What is a Pricing Plan](https://docs.api.market/seller-docs/what-is-a-pricing-plan)

**Quick overview:**

* Go to **Products** in your organization dashboard
* Create a new product with title, description, and documentation
* Add at least one pricing plan

#### Step 4: Configure Your Store Settings

1. Navigate to **Settings → Store Settings** in your organization dashboard
2. Add your store name, description, logo, and branding elements
3. Add contact information, terms of service, and privacy policy

**Your store URL:** Your store will be available at: `https://api.market/store/your-org-slug`

{% hint style="success" %}
**Success!** You've successfully set up your API store. Your store is now live and ready to accept customers!
{% endhint %}

### :dart: What You've Accomplished

In just a few steps, you've:

:white\_check\_mark: Created your organization and API store\
:white\_check\_mark: Connected your APIs to API.market\
:white\_check\_mark: Created your first API product\
:white\_check\_mark: Configured your store settings