# Creating a Project (API Key)

Click on the "**Create First Project**" button to start creating your new Development Project and get an API Key!

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Give your Project a **Name** (customer name, product or something that refers to what will be developed) and the Project Description. Finally, choose the Development Project Type and click "Next".

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For Development projects, you must define which **plan** will be used. Also choose which blockchain environment you want to access: Free **Testnet** (only simulation on test networks) or Free **Mainnet** (Production, with real use of crypto values).

Finally, your Project will have been created and you will receive a valid API Key. Then go to the project and start developing!