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

# Welcome to ParDocs

ParDocs is a powerful API designed to help you extract unstructured document content and convert it into a structured JSON format. This guide will provide you with everything you need to get started, set up your environment, and customize your integration with ParDocs.

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# Accessing the API

We offer two types of API keys:

* **Production API Key**: Used for live, real-world applications with higher rate limits.
* **Sandbox API Key**: Used for development and testing purposes with lower rate limits and a 4-week expiration period.

To obtain a Production API key, you must log in to the [ParDocs Console](https://www.pardocs.com) and [Create a new API key](https://www.pardocs.com/api-keys).

To obtain a Sandbox API key, please contact us directly on [Discord](https://discord.gg/xgEXkh7Rxk). We will assist you in setting up the appropriate access based on your needs.

# Prerequisites

To complete this quickstart, you need:

* A ParDocs [account](https://www.pardocs.com)
* An API key

## Authentication

All requests must include an `x-api-key` header with your API key.

```json cURL theme={null}
curl https://api.pardocs.com/$PARDOCS_ENDPOINT \
     -H "x-api-key: $PARDOCS_API_KEY" \
     ...
```

## Next Steps

Now that you have made your first ParDocs API request, it's time to explore additional features and capabilities!