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

# Account Creation

> How to create an account and access for ApeChain Data APIs

## Setup Steps

### 1. Create Account

Visit [the application dashboard](https://apechain.0xgraph.xyz) to create your account.

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### 2. Choose Subscription Plan

The current access for data APIs is **free**, but rate limited. In the future, user will be required to navigate to the [Pricing page](https://apechain.0xgraph.xyz/dashboard/price) to select a plan that matches your needs.

If you'd like to remove rate limits or are looking for custom APIs, please select **Enterprise** and connect with our team.

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  <figcaption>Choose a subscription plan</figcaption>
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### 3. Generate API Key

An API key is required to access the ApeChain Data APIs endpoints. This API key is currently shared among all of Ormi's data solutions.

Go to the [API Keys Page](https://apechain.0xgraph.xyz/dashboard/api) to create your API key.

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  <figcaption>API Keys</figcaption>
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After clicking the 'Create API Key' button in the top-right corner, your API key will be generated.
You can then copy and paste it for querying ApeChain Data APIs endpoints.

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  <figcaption>API Keys</figcaption>
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<Info>
  Warning: Always handle your API keys securely. Do not expose them in client-side code or share them publicly. Store them in a secure location, such as
  environment variables, and rotate them regularly to minimize security risks. If compromised, regenerate your API key immediately. For public repositories,
  store API keys in a .env file and add .env to .gitignore to prevent accidental exposure in your codebase.
</Info>

You are all set and ready to query ApeChain Data APIs endpoints here:

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