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

# Request Access to Catena API

> Get your API credentials to start integrating with Catena Telematics

Getting started with Catena Telematics is simple. Reach out to our team to discuss your use case and receive your API credentials.

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    Book a 30-minute call to explore how Catena can power your application.
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  <Card title="Email Our Team" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@catenaclearing.io">
    Send us a message and we'll get back to you within one business day.
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## What to Expect

During the onboarding process, we'll:

* Discuss your integration requirements and use case
* Walk through the platform capabilities and available data
* Answer any technical questions about the API
* Get you set up with access to the platform

## Your API Credentials

Once onboarding is complete, you'll receive:

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  <Card icon="key" title="Client ID & Secret">
    Secure credentials to authenticate your API requests programmatically.
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    Access to manage your integrations, monitor usage, and invite fleets.
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<Warning>
  **Keep Your Credentials Secure:** Your Client ID and Secret provide full access to your Catena account and connected fleet data. Store them securely using environment variables or a secrets manager—never commit them to version control or expose them in client-side code.
</Warning>

After receiving your credentials, you can:

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  <Step title="Invite Fleets">
    Send invitations to fleets to connect their telematics providers to your organization.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start Building">
    Make your first API calls to retrieve vehicle, driver, and other fleet data. Check out our [10-Minute Setup Guide](/get-started/quickstart).
  </Step>
</Steps>

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  Have questions or need assistance? Our team is here to help you succeed.
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