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

# Quickstart

> Run your first model in under five minutes.

## 1. Get an API key

Sign in to the [Console](https://apisale.ai/console), open **API Keys**, and create a live key. Store it securely — it is shown only once.

## 2. Submit a run

```bash theme={null}
curl -X POST "https://api.apisale.ai/v1/run/fal-ai/flux/dev" \
  -H "Authorization: Key $APISALE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "input": {
      "prompt": "A cinematic product shot on a neon gradient desk"
    }
  }'
```

Replace the path segment with your model slug from [Explore](https://apisale.ai/explore).

## 3. Poll for results

```bash theme={null}
curl "https://api.apisale.ai/v1/runs/run_xxx" \
  -H "Authorization: Key $APISALE_API_KEY"
```

Status progresses: `queued` → `processing` → `succeeded` or `failed`.

## 4. Optional webhook

Pass `webhook_url` in the submit body to receive a signed callback when the run completes. See [Webhooks](/get-started/webhooks).

## Next steps

* [Authentication](/get-started/authentication)
* [Account & monitoring](/get-started/account-and-monitoring)
* [Errors & limits](/get-started/errors-and-limits)