# Getting started 1. Read this documentation. 2. Try out YAD API using [Swagger](https://api.yetanotherdefi.com/swagger/index.html) or request examples we provided in this documentation. 3. For requests use API url: `https://api.yad.finance`. 4. If you have any questions about partnership with us, feel free to drop a message at: ### API key management 1. Kindly note that without an API access key, the number of requests per second is limited, it is suitable for testing and development, but not for production capacity. 2. To obtain the key, please get in touch with . 3. The given key must be added to the header of each request, parameter {"X-API-Key": "\"} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.yad.finance/integration-guides/cross-chain-swaps-api/getting-started.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.