# Welcome

If you just subscribed, we are currently preparing your account. Expect an email from us as soon as this process is complete, which typically takes only a few minutes.

Once your account is ready, visit the links below to get your API key and jump into the quick start guide.

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If you have not subscribed, visit [subscribe-to-a-plan](https://docs.realitems.io/realitems-api/account/subscribe-to-a-plan "mention").
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### Get your API key 

Learn how to access your account, get your API key, and manage your subscription.

{% content-ref url="account/access-your-account" %}
[access-your-account](https://docs.realitems.io/realitems-api/account/access-your-account)
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### Jump right in

Check out the quick start guide and start making your first requests.

{% content-ref url="quick-start" %}
[quick-start](https://docs.realitems.io/realitems-api/quick-start)
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### Want to deep dive?

Dive into our API documentation to get an idea of everything that's possible.

{% content-ref url="resources/postman-documentation" %}
[postman-documentation](https://docs.realitems.io/realitems-api/resources/postman-documentation)
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Learn more about your plan limits.

{% content-ref url="resources/quotas-and-rate-limits" %}
[quotas-and-rate-limits](https://docs.realitems.io/realitems-api/resources/quotas-and-rate-limits)
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