# Introduction

Plutu provides a REST API for developers to integrate Plutu's payment gateways and services with their own applications. The Plutu API uses HTTP methods for making requests and returns responses in JSON format, making it easy for developers to interact with the platform. 

The Plutu API is available in two modes: Live Mode and Test Mode. Live Mode is intended for production use and requires a valid API access token to authenticate requests. On the other hand, Test Mode is designed for experimentation and testing purposes, allowing developers to test their code without making any live transactions. To switch between these modes, developers simply need to specify the appropriate API access token in their requests.

## Getting Started <a href="#getting-started" id="getting-started"></a>

To get started with Plutu you will have to follow these steps :&#x20;

### Create an Account <a href="#id-1-create-an-account" id="id-1-create-an-account"></a>

If you have not yet created an account, you can begin by visiting the [Sign-up page](https://my.plutus.ly/register/) on the dashboard. From there, you will need to provide your email address and create a password to complete the registration process.

### Prepare Your Access Token

After signing in to the dashboard and verifying your account, [get your API key and Access token](https://my.plutus.ly/api-management/api-keys-tokens) to authenticate your API request.

Once you have signed in to the dashboard and verified your account, you will need to obtain your [API key and Access token](https://my.plutus.ly/api-management/api-keys-tokens) to authenticate your API requests. These credentials will be used to access the Plutu API and enable you to make authenticated requests to the platform.


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