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

# API overview

> Quick guide to integrate crypto payments

## Authentication

Send your API key in the `X-API-Key` header:

```
X-API-Key: sk_your_store_key
```

## Integration Steps

### 1. Get your API key

1. Sign in to the [dashboard](https://dashboard.zenobank.io/)
2. Go to **[Developers](https://dashboard.zenobank.io/developer)**
3. Copy your API key (starts with `sk_`)

### 2. Set up webhooks

In the [dashboard](https://dashboard.zenobank.io/), go to **[Developers](https://dashboard.zenobank.io/developer)**, create a webhook endpoint and choose the events you want to subscribe to. See [Webhooks](/api-reference/webhooks) for more details.

### 3. Create a checkout

Use the [Create Checkout](/api-reference/checkouts/create-a-new-checkout) endpoint to generate a payment link for your customer.

### 4. Check checkout status

You can query the current status anytime using [Get Checkout by ID](/api-reference/checkouts/get-checkout-by-id).

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