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# Pruna API Dev Portal

Access Pruna's Performance Models, just one API call away

[Get started](https://docs.api.pruna.ai/guides/quickstart)

## Getting Started with Pruna API

## [1\. Sign up or log in](#_1-sign-up-or-log-in)

Go to dashboard.pruna.ai and create an account or log in using:

-   Google
-   GitHub
-   Email + password

## [2\. Create your API Key](#_2-create-your-api-key)

Once logged in:

-   Go to the API Keys section in the dashboard
-   Click Create API Key -Copy it and store it securely

You’re ready to call the API.

## [3\. Add Credits](#_3-add-credits)

Pruna runs on a credit-based system. To start using the API:

-   Go to the Billing tab
-   Add credits (minimum top-up: $5)
-   Start making requests immediately

No subscription required. No commitments. Top up when you need more.

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### [Access the Fastest Models](#access-the-fastest-models)

Experience Performance Models: The P-Series focuses on one thing: making strong models cheaper and faster to run in production.

### [A single API call to access all models.](#a-single-api-call-to-access-all-models)

One API, All Models: just change a line to select the model you want!

### [Credit-Based Pricing](#credit-based-pricing)

Buy credits when you need them. Set monthly usage limits for control. No subscription.

### [Get the Latest Models, First](#get-the-latest-models-first)

Stay ahead and receive optimized versions pushed to your API endpoints within days of their release.