> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.loqate.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Get Started with Loqate: API Integration Guide > Set up your Loqate account, create an API key, and make your first API request. This guide covers API integration from account creation to testing. ## 1. Create a Loqate account [Sign up for a Loqate account](https://account.loqate.com/register/). New accounts include a 45-day free trial. ## 2. Choose an integration method You can integrate with Loqate using auto-generated code snippets placed in your website's `` tag or full API integrations. This guide focuses on API integration. For all integration options, see the [Ways to Integrate page](https://docs.loqate.com/loqate-basics/ways-to-integrate). ## 3. Create an API key All Loqate services require an API key for authentication. For initial testing, create a generic API key. Follow the steps in [Create an API Key](https://docs.loqate.com/loqate-basics/create-an-api-key). ## 4. Make a test API call Make a test call using your API key to verify it. Here's an example of an Address Capture Find call you can run in an API client or your browser. ```http theme={null} https://api.addressy.com/Capture/Interactive/Find/v1.10/json3.ws?Key=AA11-AA11-AA11-AA11&Text=GBG wr53da ``` **Make sure you replace the placeholder key (AA11-AA11-AA11-AA11) with your own API key.** The example above uses text search to find addresses and places. This specific call is looking for addresses containing `GBG` and the postcode `WR5 3DA`. The response should be this: ```json theme={null} { "Items": [ { "Id": "GB|RM|B|55943629", "Type": "Address", "Text": "G B G, Waterside, Basin Road", "Highlight": "0-5;11-14,15-18", "Description": "Worcester, WR5 3DA" } ] } ``` ## 5. Check your usage Navigate to the **Reporting** page in your account to see usage summaries per key or across your account. This shows both charged and free requests and total costs. ![Usage](https://mintcdn.com/loqate/sKY9PIVDXiacbW-t/images/loqate-basics/getting-started/reporting-may-25.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=sKY9PIVDXiacbW-t\&q=85\&s=25e8129247e3ef9fbe53b520b62863f6) It's recommended you regularly check usage on your keys to maintain visibility of how your services are being used. For full details, see the [Monitoring Account Usage page](https://docs.loqate.com/loqate-basics/monitoring-account-usage).