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

# Getting Started with Doohick: Account, API Key & First Call

> Learn how to create your Doohick account, generate an API key, and make your first authenticated REST API call in just a few minutes.

This guide walks you through everything you need to go from zero to a live Doohick integration. By the end, you'll have a verified account, a working API key, and a successful API response — ready to build on top of.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create your account">
    Navigate to [app.doohick.com](https://app.doohick.com) and click **Sign Up**. Enter your name, work email address, and a strong password, then submit the form.

    Check your inbox for a verification email from Doohick and click the confirmation link. Your account is active as soon as you verify.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get your API key">
    Once you're logged in, go to **Settings → API Keys** and click **Generate new key**. Give the key a descriptive name (for example, `local-dev` or `production`) and click **Create**.

    Copy your new key immediately — it is only shown once. Your API key follows this format:

    ```text theme={null}
    dh_live_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    ```

    Store it somewhere secure, such as an environment variable or a secrets manager. Never commit it to source control.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make your first API call">
    With your key in hand, run the following command in your terminal, replacing the placeholder with your actual key:

    ```bash theme={null}
    curl -X GET https://api.doohick.com/v1/users/me \
      -H "Authorization: Bearer dh_live_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX"
    ```

    A successful response returns the authenticated user's profile:

    ```json theme={null}
    {
      "id": "usr_abc123",
      "email": "you@example.com",
      "name": "Your Name",
      "created_at": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z"
    }
    ```

    If you receive a `401 Unauthorized` error, double-check that you copied the full key and that it hasn't been revoked under **Settings → API Keys**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore the dashboard">
    Log back in to [app.doohick.com](https://app.doohick.com) to explore your analytics overview, manage users and resources, and configure the integrations your team depends on. The dashboard gives you a real-time view of everything happening in your workspace.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Ready to go deeper? The [API Reference](/api/introduction) documents every available endpoint, request parameter, and response schema so you can build out your integration with confidence.
</Tip>