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

# Getting Access

> Create your platform account and get API credentials.

## Sign up

To get started with KeyStone, [contact sales](https://keystoneos.xyz) or sign up through the KeyStone Dashboard. Once approved, you receive:

* A **platform account** with access to the [KeyStone Dashboard](https://app.keystoneos.xyz)
* A **Development environment** with pre-configured M2M credentials

## Your first environment

Every new platform starts with a **Development** environment. This environment is connected to testnets (Sepolia and Base Sepolia) instead of mainnet, so you can build and test without real assets.

<Info>
  Development environments use testnet smart contracts. No real tokens or funds are involved.
</Info>

You can create additional environments (staging, production) from the Dashboard or via the API once you are ready.

## Finding your credentials

Your M2M credentials (`client_id` and `client_secret`) are available in the [KeyStone Dashboard](https://app.keystoneos.xyz) under your environment settings.

Use these credentials to authenticate server-to-server API calls. See [Authentication](/getting-started/authentication) for details.

<Warning>
  Keep your `client_secret` secure. Never expose it in frontend code or commit it to version control.
</Warning>

## Getting test tokens

To run settlements on testnets, you need test tokens. KeyStone provides two mintable ERC-20 tokens for development:

* **KBOND** - A test security token representing a tokenized bond
* **TUSDC** - A test stablecoin representing USDC

Both are available on Sepolia and Base Sepolia. See the [testnet addresses](/smart-contracts/testnet-addresses) page for contract addresses and minting instructions.

## Next steps

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/getting-started/quickstart">
    Submit your first settlement instruction in minutes.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="lock" href="/getting-started/authentication">
    Set up M2M credentials and obtain access tokens.
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