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

# API

> Learn how to get started with the GPU Trader API

Whether you're automating infrastructure, integrating GPU selection into internal tools, or just tired of navigating UIs, the API gives you powerful control to search, filter, and manage environments on your terms.

### What you can do today

The initial API release includes:

* Querying available environments by specs, price, and availability
* Fetching real-time listing status for any environment
* Favoriting environments to manage preferred configurations

## Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Sign up">
    Navigate to the GPU Trader [Console](https://console.gputrader.io/marketplace?action=Signin) and click 'Sign up'.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Payment Method">
    Once you are signed in, navigate to the Billing section of your profile to add a payment method. Click your 'User name' in the bottom left of the navigation menu and select 'Profile'. In your profile, select the 'Billing' tab.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create API Key">
    After adding your payment method, click 'API Keys' and create a key. Read the API Key [documentation](/renters/api-keys) for more details on creating keys.
    <Tip>Copy your key and keep it somewhere safe like a password manager.</Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Success">
    Navigate to the [API Reference](/api-reference/introduction) and use your key to start testing the API.
  </Step>
</Steps>