> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quickstart

> Make your first Neuron API call in minutes.

This guide walks you through creating an account and making your first authenticated request to the Neuron Agent API.

## Prerequisites

* Access to a Neuron host (domain name issued by your Neuron operator)
* An API key and secret issued for your Neuron (obtained via your operator or the onboarding process)

## Step 1: Get your domain and credentials

The Neuron Agent API is served from your specific Neuron domain. All endpoints are relative to:

```text theme={null}
https://{host}
```

Where `{host}` is the Neuron domain you were issued credentials for. Your operator will also provide you with an **API key** and **API secret** for account creation.

## Step 2: Create an account

Account creation uses HMAC-signed requests. See [Authentication](/neuron-api/authentication) for full signing details.

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://{host}/Agent/Account/Create \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "userName": "myaccount",
    "eMail": "user@example.com",
    "password": "...",
    "apiKey": "YOUR_API_KEY",
    "nonce": "UNIQUE_NONCE",
    "signature": "HMAC_SIGNATURE"
  }'
```

A successful response includes an initial JWT token.

## Step 3: Log in and get a JWT

After verifying your email, log in to receive a JWT for subsequent requests:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://{host}/Agent/Account/Login \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "userName": "myaccount",
    "nonce": "UNIQUE_NONCE",
    "signature": "HMAC_SIGNATURE",
    "seconds": 3600
  }'
```

## Step 4: Make authenticated requests

Include your JWT in the `Authorization` header for all subsequent calls:

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://{host}/Agent/Account/Info \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_JWT"
```

## Next steps

* Read [Authentication](/neuron-api/authentication) for full details on HMAC signing and JWT usage.
* Read [API Basics](/neuron-api/api-basics) to understand the request/response model.
* Follow the [User onboarding guide](/neuron-api/guides/user-onboarding) for a complete step-by-step walkthrough.