> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.underdogprotocol.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.underdogprotocol.com/quickstart.md).

# Quickstart

This guide will get you all set up and ready to use the Underdog API. We'll cover how to get started using one of our API clients and how to make your first API request.

We'll also look at where to go next to find all the information you need to take full advantage of everything the Underdog API can do. 

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Before you can make requests to the Underdog API, you will need to grab your API Key from your [dashboard](https://app.underdogprotocol.com).
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## Making your first API request

Below, you can see how to send a POST request to the Projects endpoint to create your first Collection. 

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{% tab title="cURL" %}

```bash
curl -X POST \
        --url https://dev.underdogprotocol.com/v2/projects \
        -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
        -H "Authorization: Bearer {token}" \
        -d '
{
        "name": "Underdog Project",
        "transferable": true,
	"description": "My Underdog NFT Project",
        "image": "https://underdogprotocol.com/logo-dark.svg"
}'
```

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[Read the docs for the Project endpoint ->](/resources/projects.md)

## What's next?

You're now set up with an API client and have made your first request to the API. Here are a few links that might be handy as you venture further into the Underdog API:

* [Grab your API Key from the Underdog Dashboard](https://app.underdogprotocol.com)
* [Mint your first NFT in the Project](/resources/projects/nfts.md)