# Quickstart

This quickstart guide will help you get started with Lipp Connect API, allowing you to make your first API call.

## Step 1: Sign Up and Get Your API Key

1. Visit the [Lipp Portal](https://portal.lipp.cloud/).
2. Log in and go to your enterprise settings.
3. Navigate to the bottom and create your API key.


Your API key is required to authenticate all API requests.

## Step 2: Make Your First API Request

Let's start by making a simple request to the Lipp Connect API.

### Get A Heartbeat

Use the following `curl` command to get a heartbeat message from the connect:


```bash
curl -X GET https://connect.lipp.cloud/api/heartbeat \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY"
```

- **`YOUR_API_KEY`**: Replace with your generated API Key


### Response Example


```json
{
  "status": "ok",
  "service": "Lipp Connect Gateway",
  "timeUTC": "2025-11-06T14:42:45.4748856Z"
}
```

This response confirms that the api key generation was successfull.

## Congratulations!

You’ve completed your first Lipp Connect API Call! Explore more advanced features in our [documentation](/apis).

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