# Creating An Account

Whisk Studio allows anyone to create a new account to access several of our services in a single place, including the main Whisk API. To get started, [you’ll need to log-in with a Google account or create a new account from scratch](https://studio.whisk.com/).

![The Sign up page](https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhA3NsqhZL6MMHVV6b%2F-MNhCcfeZ1RmkVDWeYwr%2Fcreating-an-account-sign-up.jpg?alt=media\&token=adbb7f7e-13e7-490e-b91b-0ab97b8a4703)

Once registered, you’ll see the Whisk for Business Dashboard. Currently, only access to the Whisk APIs is available, but more features will arrive soon

![The Whisk for Business Dashboard](https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhHnyLSOkcI5gydKXB%2F-MNhGBS_M4wHuxlZurbH%2Fcreating-an-account-dashboard.jpg?alt=media\&token=a3f9f7ad-4849-4813-ba83-f1a012e17df1)

At this point, you’ll want to fill out your business account profile. Completing this information helps is required before using the Whisk APIs.

![The Profile Setup page](https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhHnyLSOkcI5gydKXB%2F-MNhHuqKDm0Y3wDMIsIB%2Fcreating-an-account-profile-setup.jpg?alt=media\&token=d4e5d7d6-d34a-471f-88d9-41e042eadadd)

Once you have finished your profile, you can test the Whisk APIs using the sandbox API key. 

![The Whisk API page](https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhJB_Uvek0o4tyFULb%2F-MNhSuU0NST8BPnXsnr-%2Fcreating-an-account-api-key.jpg?alt=media\&token=8a6ea772-7e7d-4c49-af1a-2481b6fd7857)

To finish getting the API  key, you will need to agree to the license agreement, and you can view your new key directly from the dashboard. 

![The License Agreement](https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhJB_Uvek0o4tyFULb%2F-MNhUO3KWZzPf3SYmSjR%2Fcreating-an-account-license-agreement.jpg?alt=media\&token=e4488a92-bf2d-4209-9f2f-e67790ee6d42)

By default, the credentials are hidden, and it’s important not to share these publicly.

Once you have your sandbox API key, you can go to the [Getting Started](https://docs.whisk.com/master/guides/quick-start-guide) topic and build your first Whisk powered app!

If you need to reset your sandbox key or you have any issues, you will need to contact us using the <img src="https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhJB_Uvek0o4tyFULb%2F-MNhVFHwlGg7oMsjRWSi%2Fcreating-an-account-support-button.jpg?alt=media&#x26;token=72a9c6fe-14d7-4b82-a97e-9abcadc458d7" alt="" data-size="line"> button at the top of the portal and submit a help ticket.

![The Support dialog](https://2430747067-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M3N5JYDecgJb_Y6vL4-%2F-MNhJB_Uvek0o4tyFULb%2F-MNhWEtdst0JdX7rnEAy%2Fcreating-an-account-support-dialog.jpg?alt=media\&token=b9c161bc-b0d6-40bf-afc0-c856d243b990)

Finally, when you are ready to move your application to production, you’ll need to complete your business account, and someone will reach out to discuss the next steps.