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# Getting Started

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

1. Create a HealthSherpa [agent](https://intercom.help/healthsherpa-medicare-help-center/en/articles/9667552-setting-up-your-account) or [agency](https://intercom.help/healthsherpa-medicare-help-center/en/articles/11077791-agency-accounts#h_2c2e2de1b2) account.
2. Email <medicare-integrations@healthsherpa.com> to register your application
   1. Note that you'd like to set up **Version 2** of our API
   2. Provide your **application name** and **redirect URL**
   3. Receive your **Client ID** and **Client Secret**
3. Follow [Authentication](/api-reference/version-2-oauth/authentication.md) steps to begin implementing

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Important**: Keep your Client Secret confidential. Never share it or commit it to version control.
{% endhint %}