> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.bloodbath.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.bloodbath.io/getting-started.md).

# Getting started

- [Acquire your API key](https://docs.bloodbath.io/getting-started/acquire-your-api-key.md): Bloodbath APIs use API keys to authenticate requests.
- [Schedule your first event](https://docs.bloodbath.io/getting-started/schedule-your-first-event.md): Learn how to schedule your first event in less than 5 minutes
- [Being on the beta release](https://docs.bloodbath.io/getting-started/being-on-the-beta-release.md): You're currently on an early release of Bloodbath.