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

# Get Your API Key

> To interact with TON Center’s API at higher rate limits, you’ll need to generate an API key via the official [Telegram bot](https://t.me/toncenter).

## 1. Open the TON Center Bot

Open the [`@toncenter`](https://t.me/toncenter) bot in Telegram. Click **Start** to begin the setup.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/start-bot.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=232603e76e10bb9a682119a0b4a47d6b" alt="Start Bot" width="2428" height="1952" data-path="images/api-key/start-bot.png" />

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## 2. Open the API Keys Manager

Once the bot greets you, press **Manage API Keys**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/manage-api-keys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=4f54be79630880596908fa62addf94d5" alt="Manage API Keys" width="2436" height="1948" data-path="images/api-key/manage-api-keys.png" />

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## 3. Choose a Subscription Plan

Click **Manage** to open your current subscription details. The default API subscription is the free one.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/subscriptions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=e18501ac59955cce71d3816ee35f6a4d" alt="Subscriptions" width="2444" height="1938" data-path="images/api-key/subscriptions.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/subscriptions2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=9f0288ca28e9adf450badbea6d019e30" alt="Subscriptions" width="2428" height="1938" data-path="images/api-key/subscriptions2.png" />

You’ll see different tiers available:

* **Free** – 10 requests/sec, 1 token per network
* **Plus** – 25 requests/sec, 3 tokens per network (2.5 TON/month)
* **Advanced** – 100 requests/sec, 10 tokens per network (25 TON/month)
* **Enterprise** – Tailored rate limits, priority support

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Free">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/plan-free.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=a43194c9adab6c2ec3a0f5cf9218917b" alt="Free Plan" width="764" height="312" data-path="images/api-key/plan-free.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Plus">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/plan-plus.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=36ddfaaa8536ea017c8d54f20b6ee17e" alt="Plus Plan" width="768" height="260" data-path="images/api-key/plan-plus.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Advanced">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/plan-advanced.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=6b6cf789f844ecd11768f6064d21d8c3" alt="Advanced Plan" width="764" height="276" data-path="images/api-key/plan-advanced.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Enterprise">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/plan-enterprise.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=408d47cc25a989b816d6bbd04c079aec" alt="Enterprise Plan" width="760" height="266" data-path="images/api-key/plan-enterprise.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## 4. Upgrade Your Plan (Optional)

To upgrade:

* Select your desired plan in the bot interface and click **Purchase Subscription**.
* You’ll be shown payment instructions like the following:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/payment.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=50b2bf152805ca52bf40de2305ca3f7c" alt="Payment" width="2438" height="1938" data-path="images/api-key/payment.png" />

* Send the **exact amount** of TON to the address provided.
* Your subscription will upgrade automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

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## 5. Create Your API Key

After subscribing (or staying on Free), click **Create API Key** to generate your key.

Once created, your token will appear in the list and can be used in all authenticated requests.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/create-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=7e068b968f1c5d12d1276f79bc475e3f" alt="Create API Key" width="2422" height="1948" data-path="images/api-key/create-key.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/create-key2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=a5326081b2d351f1e7e82214dcde923b" alt="Create API Key" width="2434" height="1938" data-path="images/api-key/create-key2.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/create-key3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=d8b6c49dbdb31749efb79d45edd5a91b" alt="Create API Key" width="2432" height="1948" data-path="images/api-key/create-key3.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/ton/ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2/images/api-key/create-key4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ygRAwDAsQ7L7hku2&q=85&s=c451601efd7c4cef4517dd7aef9ba392" alt="Create API Key" width="2434" height="1952" data-path="images/api-key/create-key4.png" />

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## Need Help?

* General help: [@toncenter\_help\_bot](https://t.me/toncenter_help_bot)
* Enterprise & custom plans: [@toncenter\_support](https://t.me/toncenter_support)

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