# Getting Access

To use the Arkham API, you'll need:

1. **An Arkham account**
2. **An API plan**
3. **An API key** generated from your Arkham account

## Step 1: Create an Arkham Account

1. Go to [arkm.com](https://arkm.com)
2. Click **Sign Up** in the top-right corner
3. Complete registration and log in

## Step 2: Get an API Plan

Arkham API plans are **custom-built** based on your organization's needs, use cases, and expected usage. Subscriptions are usage-based (credits per month) and **start at $100**. Bespoke and pay-as-you-go (PAYG) plans are available.

Pay-per-request (agentic payment) details [here](/add-ons/x402-agent-payments).

**To request access:**

1. Go to [arkm.com/api](https://arkm.com/api)
2. Scroll to the bottom and complete the short form
3. Submit your details

Our team reviews inbound requests daily and will follow up with either:

- A **tailored proposal** (if you already know your use case and expected usage), or
- **Trial access** so you can evaluate Arkham's data and endpoints before committing

## Step 3: Generate an API Key

Once you have an API plan or trial access, you can generate and manage keys directly in the API Dashboard or from your account settings:

1. Go to [arkm.com/api-dashboard?tab=api-keys](https://arkm.com/api-dashboard?tab=api-keys) (while signed in)
2. Open the **API Keys** tab if it is not already selected
3. Click **CREATE API KEY** to create a new key, or manage existing keys there

You can also create and manage keys from [arkm.com/settings](https://arkm.com/settings) in the **API / Developer** section.

::: info Key Limits
By default, accounts with API access can create **up to 5 API keys**. On custom plans, this limit can be increased as needed.
:::

You can manage your keys from the API Dashboard or settings at any time, including **naming**, **deleting**, and **rotating** keys.