# Quickstart

Get your services working with Hostex in no time. This guide helps you get your first Access Token and use it for your first API request.

## Step 1: Get Your Access Token

Follow these steps to create your Access Token on the Hostex website:

1. Log in to the [Host Portal](https://hostex.io/app/dashboard) with your account.
2. Click "**+ Add new**" on the [OpenAPI Settings Page](https://hostex.io/app/api/open-api) to make a new token.
3. Name your token something like "My first access token," and click "**Create**".
4. Your new Access Token will show up. Click the icons to show and copy it.

> If you are a software partner, you may need to use [OAuth](/reference/oauth-overview) authentication.

## Step 2: Your First API Request

Now let's make your first request with that token:

1. Go to the [Property page](/reference/query-properties).
2. Put your Access Token in the **HOSTEX-ACCESS-TOKEN** header and press "**Try it!**".

🎉 Well done! You've sent off your first request with Hostex OpenAPI.

## Learn More

To find out more, see our [Webhooks documentation](/reference/webhooks) and check other pages for extra details.