> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vocobase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting API Access

> Create your account, generate an API key, and make your first call

# Getting API Access

The Vocobase API is open to every active account. There is no application to
submit and no approval to wait for — create an account, generate a key, and start
building.

```
Sign up  →  Create an API key  →  Start building
```

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Vocobase account">
    Visit [app.vocobase.com](https://app.vocobase.com) and sign up using your email or Google account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate an API key">
    Go to **API Keys** in the dashboard and create your first key. It looks like
    `rg_live_…` and is shown **once** — store it somewhere safe before leaving the page.

    Every request authenticates with it as a bearer token:

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl https://api.vocobase.com/api/v2/config \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer rg_live_your_key_here"
    ```

    See [Authentication](/authentication) for the full details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Check your limits">
    `GET /api/v2/config` returns your account's agent limit, current agent count,
    and which telephony providers are configured. It is the quickest way to
    confirm your key works.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start building">
    1. **Configure telephony** — set up [Twilio](/telephony/twilio-setup), [Plivo](/telephony/plivo-setup), [Exotel](/telephony/exotel-setup), [MCube](/telephony/mcube-setup), [Vobiz](/telephony/vobiz-setup), [VoiceLink](/telephony/voicelink-setup), [Tata Smartflo](/telephony/tata-smartflo-setup) or [SIP](/telephony/sip-setup)
    2. **Set up webhooks** — configure [webhook endpoints](/webhooks/setup) for live call status and final session completion
    3. **Create agents** — build your first voice agent via the API or the dashboard
    4. **Make a call** — see the [Quick Start](/quickstart)

    <Note>
      A new account starts with a trial credit balance and a default agent limit.
      Both are visible in `GET /api/v2/config`, and credits are covered in
      [Credits & Billing](/credits).
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What your account includes

| Feature                  | Details                                                                      |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **API access**           | Full access to the V2 API                                                    |
| **Agent slots**          | Configurable limit — check `agent_limit` in `GET /api/v2/config`             |
| **Telephony**            | Twilio, Plivo, Exotel, MCube, Vobiz, VoiceLink, Tata Smartflo and SIP        |
| **Inbound calling**      | Give any agent a separate [inbound configuration](/inbound-calls)            |
| **Knowledge base**       | Upload documents and web links for agent context                             |
| **Webhooks**             | Real-time call status updates and final session completion notifications     |
| **Call recording**       | Optional per-agent recording with download URLs                              |
| **Downstream customers** | Isolated tool credentials per customer via the [B2B2B API](/b2b2b-customers) |
| **Dashboard**            | Web dashboard for managing agents and viewing call history                   |

## Next steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Configure Your Account" icon="gear" href="/onboarding/configuring-your-account">
    Set up webhooks and telephony.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Quick Start" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Make your first API call in 5 minutes.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>