# Getting Started

To create an API Operator, you need to log into the Ledger Enterprise Platform as an Adminstrator. Then, follow the following steps to invite a new API operator. 

1. Go to Invite User in the top right corner of the Users page 

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2. Select API Operator from the reesulting list

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3. Enter a name and public key

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3. Confirm the user creation with your PSD and wait for quorum acceptance before the user is ready.&#x20;

## Get your API keys

Your API requests are authenticated using API keys. Any request that doesn't include an API key will return an error.

You can generate an API key from your Dashboard at any time. To do this, select the user that you've created and go to the permissions section of the modal.&#x20;

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Once you've done this, you can generate your new API Key ID and Secret.&#x20;

## Make your first request

Once you've created an API Operator, make sure this operator is part of the group that you'd like them to act in. Then, you can use any of the endpoints in the API reference to test the user and start automating your tasks.&#x20;


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