> For clean Markdown of any page, append .md to the page URL.
> For a complete documentation index, see https://docs.payroc.com/llms.txt.
> For AI client integration (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.), connect to the MCP server at https://docs.payroc.com/_mcp/server.

# Getting started

> Learn the stages of a Payroc integration, from your discovery call to going live with our API.

To integrate with the Payroc API, you need an API key. [Contact our Sales team](https://payroc.com/contacts-developer/) to set up your account and get started.

## Your integration journey

```mermaid
flowchart LR
  A["Discovery call"]
  B["Statement of work"]
  C["Development"]
  D["Validation"]
  E["Go live"]
  F["Ongoing support"]

  A --> B --> C --> D --> E --> F
```

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| Stage                 | What happens                                                                                          |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Discovery call**    | Our Sales Engineering team discuss your requirements and identify the right solutions for your needs. |
| **Statement of work** | We produce a statement of work that defines the scope of your integration.                            |
| **Development**       | Build against our API using our documentation, guides, and integration support team.                  |
| **Validation**        | Test your integration using our sandboxes and test cases.                                             |
| **Go live**           | Go live with monitoring from our team for the first few weeks.                                        |
| **Ongoing support**   | Reach out to our Customer Support team at any time after launch.                                      |

## Base URL

```
https://api.payroc.com/
```