# First steps as an API user

## Introduction

Welcome to the API User Guide. This section serves as a foundational resource for users initiating their experience with our API. The sub-articles provide detailed instructions on creating and authenticating a new API user. These steps are vital for effectively integrating and maximizing the capabilities of the API. Begin here to configure your API access and develop advanced solutions.


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# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

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Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.enterprise.ledger.com/api-documentation/tutorials/first-steps-as-an-api-user.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.