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

# Quick start

> First integration steps with the Botdog API.

## 1. Get an API key

Create or copy an API key from the [Botdog dashboard](https://app.botdog.co). Keys are prefixed with `bd_live_`.

## 2. List campaigns

```bash theme={null}
curl -sS -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://YOUR_API_HOST/v1/campaigns"
```

```javascript theme={null}
const res = await fetch('https://YOUR_API_HOST/v1/campaigns', {
  headers: { 'x-api-key': process.env.BOTDOG_API_KEY },
});
const campaigns = await res.json();
```

## 3. Create a lead

Replace `CAMPAIGN_ID` with a campaign id from the previous step.

```bash theme={null}
curl -sS -X POST "https://YOUR_API_HOST/v1/campaigns/CAMPAIGN_ID/leads" \
  -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"leads":[{"email":"hello@example.com","firstName":"Ada"}]}'
```

## 4. Check analytics

```bash theme={null}
curl -sS -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  "https://YOUR_API_HOST/v1/analytics/summary"
```

Use the **API Reference** tab for full request and response schemas.

Prefer no-code automation? See the [Zapier integration guide](/zapier).