# Getting Started

Follow these steps to get started with sFOX APIs.

## Create an sFOX Account

Sign up at [sFOX](https://trade.sfox.com/signup).

## Setup

**1. Create an API Key:** Navigate your account menu -> API  ([or click here](https://trade.sfox.com/account/api)) and click the 'Generate API Key' button.

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**2. Authenticate:** See [REST API Authentication documentation](https://docs.sfox.com/rest-api/authentication) to learn about authenticating your requests with your API key.

**3. Select an API:**

* [REST API](https://docs.sfox.com/rest-api): For trading and general requests.
* [WebSocket API](https://docs.sfox.com/websocket-api): For real-time market data and account updates.
* [FIX API](https://docs.sfox.com/fix-api): For higher-frequency trading and real-time market data.

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Our team is happy to assist you with your selection. Contact us at <support@sfox.com>.
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## Examples

View examples of REST, WebSocket, an FIX APIs within the documentation.

Example code is included throughout this documentation. For example:

* [Create an Order (REST)](https://docs.sfox.com/rest-api/orders/create-order)
* [Stream an Order Book (WebSocket)](https://docs.sfox.com/websocket-api/market-data/order-book)
* [Request a Quote (FIX)](https://docs.sfox.com/fix-api/fix#requestforquote-r)