# Getting started

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

**Prerequisites:** [Authentication](/api/authentication)

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.

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## 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. |

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## Base URL

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