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

# Quick Start

> Make your first FinHub API call in minutes

# Quick Start

Get up and running with the FinHub API in minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Get Credentials">
    Obtain your API credentials from the Developer Portal
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Get an access token using OAuth 2.0
  </Step>

  <Step title="First Call">
    Make your first API request
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Prerequisites

* Sandbox tenant credentials (Client ID, Client Secret)
* HTTP client (cURL, Postman, or code)

## Quick Links

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Get Credentials" icon="key" href="/baas/api/getting-started/quick-start/get-credentials">
    Step 1
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authenticate" icon="lock" href="/baas/api/getting-started/quick-start/authenticate">
    Step 2
  </Card>

  <Card title="First Call" icon="code" href="/baas/api/getting-started/quick-start/first-call">
    Step 3
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Base URLs

| Environment    | URL                                    |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| **Sandbox**    | `https://gateway.finhub.cloud/sandbox` |
| **Production** | `https://gateway.finhub.cloud/api`     |

## Next Steps

After completing the quick start:

* Explore the [Development Environment](/baas/api/development/index)
* Review [Integration Guides](/baas/api/integration/flows/index)
* Browse the [API Reference](/baas/api/reference/index)