# Certn API Documentation - Quickstart

> Source: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#quickstart
> Interactive docs: https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/#quickstart

## Quickstart

Get up and running with the Certn API in minutes. This guide will walk you through authentication and making your first API call.

### Step 1: Get your API key

1. Log in to the Client Portal ([client.certn.co](https://client.certn.co) or [client.sandbox.certn.co](https://client.sandbox.certn.co))
2. Navigate to **Settings → Integrations → API Keys**
3. Click **Create API key** and give it a name
4. Copy and save your API key securely

### Step 2: Test your connection

**curl:**
```bash
curl "https://api.sandbox.certn.co/api/public/cases/" \
  -H "Authorization: Api-Key sk_test_abc123def456"
```

**Python:**
```python
import requests

response = requests.get(
    "https://api.sandbox.certn.co/api/public/cases/",
    headers={"Authorization": "Api-Key sk_test_abc123def456"}
)

print(response.json())
```

**Node.js:**
```javascript
const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.sandbox.certn.co/api/public/cases/',
  {
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Api-Key sk_test_abc123def456'
    }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
```

### Step 3: Order your first check

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbox.certn.co/api/public/cases/order/" \
  -H "Authorization: Api-Key sk_test_abc123def456" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "email_address": "jane.smith@example.com",
    "check_types_with_arguments": {
      "BASIC_CANADIAN_CRIMINAL_RECORD_REPORT_2": {}
    },
    "input_claims": {
      "name": {"given_name": "Jane", "family_name": "Smith"},
      "date_of_birth": "1990-05-15",
      "is_general_authorization_accepted": true,
      "are_consents_and_disclosures_accepted": true
    },
    "send_invite_email": false
  }'
```

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## Additional Resources

- [Interactive Documentation](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co)
- [OpenAPI Specification](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/openapi.yaml)
- [All Reference Docs](https://centric-api-docs.certn.co/reference/)

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