# Getting Started

## **Welcome to alfred!**

**alfred** offers a Last Mile Payment solution bridging the gap between Digital Currencies and Cash/Bank accounts with one powerful API. In order to integrate with our functionality, you will need an **alfred** account. Get started by [signing up](https://www.alfredpay.io/get-started).

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At **alfred**, we've worked hard to provide all of the tools necessary to get you up and running within a few minutes.

For a deep overview of all of **alfred**'s endpoints see our API Methods [here](/alfred-integration-docs/welcome/alfred-overview.md). Once you have a good idea of what our endpoints are capable of, it is time to integrate and build the next big thing. 

## Quick and Easy Integration 

:rocket: **Check the Quick Start Guide**\
We recommend that you read the [**alfred** overview](/alfred-integration-docs/welcome/alfred-overview.md) guide for a macro understanding of **alfred** APIs. It only takes a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the different API functions and calls so you can get the most out of alfred's ecosysytem.

:rocket: **Create a Sandbox Account and Test**\
In order to get access to our free payments rail playground, head over to <https://sandbox.alfredpay.io/> and register. Generate test keys & start tinkering with our APIs.

:rocket: **Request API Keys for your production account**\
Once testing has completed, you can request **Production Access**. Our teams get together to ensure everything is good to go and confirm you are ready to send funds.

:rocket: **Go Live in Latin America!**\
Connect to Latin America's growing digital economy with an integrated last mile payment solution!

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