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

# Getting Started

> Welcome to the Apinizer Management API documentation. This section provides essential information to get you started with the Management API.

## Overview

The Management API allows you to perform many operations without needing the web interface, enabling integration of Apinizer into your DevOps environment.

See [Overview Details](/api-reference/getting-started/overview-details) for detailed information about the Management API.

## Quick Start Guide

<Steps>
  <Step title="Understand the Base URL">
    Learn how to construct the API base URL for your Apinizer instance.

    See [Base URL](/api-reference/getting-started/base-url) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Get Your API Token">
    Obtain a Personal API Access Token to authenticate your requests.

    See [Authentication](/api-reference/getting-started/authentication) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Understand Error Handling">
    Learn how the API handles errors and what to expect.

    See [Error Handling](/api-reference/getting-started/error-handling) for details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Using the API">
    Explore the [API Reference](/api-reference/overview) to find endpoints for your use case.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Documentation Sections

* [Overview Details](/api-reference/getting-started/overview-details) - Introduction to the Management API
* [Authentication](/api-reference/getting-started/authentication) - How to obtain and use API tokens
* [Base URL](/api-reference/getting-started/base-url) - How to construct the API base URL
* [Error Handling](/api-reference/getting-started/error-handling) - Understanding API error responses

## Next Steps

After completing the getting started guide, explore the [API Reference](/api-reference/overview) to find endpoints for:

* Managing projects and environments
* Creating and managing API proxies
* Configuring policies
* Managing connections, credentials, and certificates
* And much more…

## Related Documentation

* [API Reference](/api-reference/overview) - Complete API endpoint documentation
* [Appendix](/api-reference/appendix/enum-reference.mdx) - Glossary, variable definitions, enum references, and OpenAPI spec