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# Quickstart

Your API requests are authenticated using API keys. Any request that doesn't include an API key will return an error.

### **Here's what you need to do to start accepting payments with ZenoPay:**

* Download ZenoPay App for Android or Iphone. Get it on *Google* Play or App Store.
* Signup for ZenoPay account to get access.
* Email us at [**support@zenopay.net**](mailto:support@zenopay.net) a formally request access to the **ZenoPay API** for integration purposes with a brief overview of how you intend to utilize the API;
  * **Purpose of Use:** \[Briefly explain the intended use, such as processing payments, managing transactions, or facilitating customer payments.]
  * **Platform Links:** \[Provide links to your website or applications where the API will be integrated.]
* As part of the request, attache the following **KYC documents** for verification purposes;
  * **BRELA Certificate** – Proof of business registration.
  * **NGO / Business License** – Authorization to operate the business.
  * **TIN Certificate** – Taxpayer Identification Number.
  * **NIDA ID** – National Identification for personal verification.
* We will review your request and email you the ZenoPay API details within 24 hours.

### Onboarding and Credentials <a href="#onboarding-and-credentials" id="onboarding-and-credentials"></a>

You will need a unique Client Id (x-client-id), and Client Secret (x-client-secret).

You will receive credentials as part of your onboarding process. During the onboarding process, you will also get your Account ID`;` this will be required to be sent with every request.&#x20;