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

# Quickstart

> How to get started using our APIs

## Getting Authenticated

You need API tokens to be able to make requests to our APIs. Follow this guide for how to mint these tokens.

<Note>You must have an active Campfire account and login to be able to create Auth tokens.</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Login and go to the API Tokens page">
    Go to the [API Tokens](https://app.meetcampfire.com/v2/settings/api-keys) (Settings > API Keys) page in your Campfire instance. .
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an API User">
    Click the "Create User" button to create a new user.

    Fill in the name, email, and role for the API user. The role will determine the actions and APIs you'll be able to access.

    Options:

    * `admin`: All APIs
    * `clerk`: Ability to view all APIs and post draft entries
    * `view only`: Ability to call only GET APIs
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create an API Key">
    Click the "Create API Key" button on the user. Copy the key and store it somewhere safe. You can only see the key once.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use it in requests">
    Add the `Authorization: Token YOUR_API_KEY` header to your requests.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next steps

Now that you have your keys, explore using them with these key features:

<Columns cols={2}>
  <Card title="API documentation" icon="terminal" href="/api-reference/cash-management/list-bank-accounts">
    Explore the full collection of Campfire APIs
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Accounts Payable" icon="money-bill" href="/guides/accounts-payable">
    A guide to creating, voiding, and paying bills.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Accounts Receivable" icon="file-invoice" href="/guides/accounts-receivable">
    A guide to creating, voiding, and paying invoices.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage Journal Entries" icon="clipboard-list" href="/guides/journal-entries">
    How to post any journal, including FX and intercompany journal entries.
  </Card>
</Columns>

<Note>
  **Need help?** Contact your Campfire support team and we're happy to help you build your best Campfire workflow!
</Note>