> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kaiko.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kaiko.com/stream/general/quick-start-guides/quick-start-curl.md).

# Quick-Start: cURL

Making a request with cURL is extremely straightforward. **cURL is only designed for testing purposes, and should not be used for production.**\
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Here are the steps to get started:

* [ ] **Get your API key -** You'll need and active subscription and your API Key from the Kaiko team before you can start receiving any data from Kaiko Stream. If you don't have it, ask <support@kaiko.com>.
* [ ] **Open the endpoint page -** Navigate to the relevant endpoint page on the left-hand side and scroll to the bottom, where the you see "code examples"
* [ ] **Copy the code example -** Copy the code example into a plain text editor, and replace the API key placeholder with your own
* [ ] **Configure your parameters -** Adjust the parameters for in your text editor. Each product has unique parameters, so refer to the page for each product.&#x20;
* [ ] **Open your command-line interfaces** - Terminal on Mac, Command Prompt on Windows, or any interface of your preference.
* [ ] **Copy your configuration -** Copy your configuration from your text editor and hit "enter"

**.... and that's it! You'll now receive updates in real-time as per your configuration.**


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