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

# Getting Started

To get started with Sardine, you'll need an API key. Please contact our team at [sardine.ai/contact](https://www.sardine.ai/contact) to request one.

When reaching out, please include the following details to help us set up your account faster:

### Company Information

* **Business Type:** (e.g., Wallet, Exchange, NFT Marketplace)
* **Location:** Where is your company incorporated?
* **Custody Model:** Are you custodial or non-custodial?
* **Use Case:** Briefly describe how you plan to use Sardine.
* **Licensing:** Are you or your partners subject to regulatory authorization? If yes, please list held licenses.

### Product Interest

* **Products:** (e.g., Crypto On-ramp, Off-ramp, NFT Checkout)
* **Payment Methods:** Which payment methods do you need? (e.g., Card, ACH)
* **Geographies:** Which countries do you need to support?
* **Tokens:** Which tokens/chains do you need to support?

Once we receive your request, our team will review your information and reach out with your sandbox API keys and next steps.