Step 1: Create an account
Start by creating an account on the Conduit Dashboard.Once registered, you’ll have access to your organization’s workspace and can begin configuring API access.
Step 2: Get your API credentials
In the dashboard, create a new API key and secret. These credentials authenticate all API requests.Store them securely, for example, in your project’s
.env file or a secure vault.
Tip: Each environment (sandbox and production) requires its own set of API credentials.
Step 3: Onboard your first customer
Before processing transactions, you need at least one onboarded customer.Follow Create Your First Customer to create a customer profile using the API. Each customer receives a unique identifier (
customer_id) used in subsequent API calls.
Step 4: Add a counterparty
A counterparty (or beneficiary) represents the entity that receives funds.Follow Create Your Customer’s First Counterparty to register the recipient’s details (name, account number, currency). Once created, you’ll have a
counterparty_id linked to the customer.
Step 5: Create your first transaction
With both a customer and counterparty set up, you can initiate a transaction.Use our transaction guides to submit your first payment via the API: Onramp or Offramp. The API will respond with a transaction object and status updates as the payment progresses.