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

# Quickstart

# Quickstart Guide

Get up and running with fype in under 10 minutes. This guide will walk you through creating your first test payment.

## Prerequisites

* A fype Merchant account.
* Your fype API Key (Test mode).

## 1. Get Your API Key

1. Log in to the [fype Dashboard](https://dashboard.fype.dev).
2. Navigate to **Developers** > **API Keys**.
3. Create a new **Test Key**.
4. Copy the key (it starts with `fype_test_`).

## 2. Create a Payment

Use the fype API to create a payment. You can use `curl` or one of our SDKs.

### Using cURL

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST https://api.fype.dev/v1/payments \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TEST_KEY" \
 -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
 -d '{
 "amount": 50000,
 "currency": "INR",
 "customer_email": "customer@example.com",
 "success_url": "https://your-site.com/success?id={CHECKOUT_SESSION_ID}",
 "cancel_url": "https://your-site.com/cancel",
 "reference_id": "order_12345"
 }'
```

*Note: Amounts are in the smallest currency unit (e.g., 50000 paise = ₹500.00).*

## 3. Redirect the Customer

The API response will contain a `checkout_url`:

```json theme={null}
{
 "id": "...",
 "status": "created",
 "checkout_url": "https://checkout.fype.dev/checkout/8ec7...",
 "amount": 50000,
 "currency": "INR"
}
```

Redirect your customer to this URL.

## 4. Simulate Success (Test Mode)

Since you are in test mode, the checkout page will show a "Simulator" gateway.

1. Click **Simulate Success**.
2. fype will transition the payment to `succeeded`.
3. You will be redirected back to your `success_url`.

## 5. Verify the Payment

You can verify the status of the payment via API:

```bash theme={null}
curl https://api.fype.dev/v1/payments/PAYMENT_ID \
 -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TEST_KEY"
```

Next: [Learn about Webhooks](../webhooks/overview) to automate your order fulfillment.