> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.medicare.healthsherpa.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.medicare.healthsherpa.com/api-reference/version-1-api-keys/getting-started.md).

# Getting Started

To integrate with the HealthSherpa Partner API, you'll need to:

1. Create a HealthSherpa agency account ([guide](https://intercom.help/healthsherpa-medicare-help-center/en/articles/11077791-agency-accounts#h_20e92a6688))
   1. If you have downline agents, they'll link to your agency account using your join code. 
2. Go to your Integrations tab, and generate a production API key ([guide](https://intercom.help/healthsherpa-medicare-help-center/en/articles/12039092-partner-api#h_059cc8d70f))
3. Begin the [authentication process](https://docs.medicare.healthsherpa.com/authentication).

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If you'd like a **Staging** API key, email <medicare-integrations@healthsherpa.com>
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