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1. Create an API key

Go to the API Platform dashboard and click Create Key. Give it a name and optionally set an expiration date.
Your key is displayed once after creation. Copy it immediately and store it somewhere secure — you won’t be able to see it again.
Your key will look like this: 
cuttr_a1b2c3d4e5f6...

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2. Fund your wallet

Still in the dashboard, click a top-up amount (minimum $5.00) to open a Stripe checkout. Once payment completes, your balance updates instantly.
Enable auto-refill in the dashboard to automatically charge your saved card when your balance drops below a threshold. Never miss a request due to insufficient funds.

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3. Make your first request

Test your key with the test endpoint: 
curl -X GET https://api.cuttr.com/api/platform/v1/test \
  -H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"
If everything is set up correctly, you’ll get: 
{
  "status": "working",
  "team_id": 42,
  "key_name": "my-first-key",
  "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:30:00.000Z"
}

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What’s next?

Authentication

Deep dive into API key auth and security best practices.

Wallet & Billing

Understand how the prepaid wallet works.

Test Endpoint

Try the test endpoint in the interactive playground.

Error Handling

Handle errors gracefully in your integration.