> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get your TON Center 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).

## 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/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/start-bot.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=2c3ec4624da52808ed8cc9ba5bf5da22" alt="Start Bot" width="1214" height="976" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/start-bot.png" />

## Open the API keys manager

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

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/manage-api-keys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=dd38bccf0619e96c6f368d9e53aaa465" alt="Manage API Keys" width="1218" height="974" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/manage-api-keys.png" />

## 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/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=a6286739addd4e4e295fd20d58f03b7e" alt="Subscriptions" width="1222" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=090efe66521c93f9e2ff98534a8f73dc" alt="Subscriptions" width="1214" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/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

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  <Tab title="Free">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-free.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=3c530ebb24bcefbc60f9032463346fe4" alt="Free Plan" width="764" height="312" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-free.png" />
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  <Tab title="Plus">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-plus.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=e9f99da48adf0a388d5b0ad963a88781" alt="Plus Plan" width="768" height="260" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-plus.png" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Advanced">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-advanced.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=0b05c9b7f99561584f4d107634a55d6b" alt="Advanced Plan" width="764" height="276" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-advanced.png" />
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  <Tab title="Enterprise">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-enterprise.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=0ee1dd1ae5d685cdf23c9f44fa038605" alt="Enterprise Plan" width="760" height="266" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-enterprise.png" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## (optional) Upgrade your plan

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/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/payment.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=9394c6e9733f4e0bc94904d1af362e8d" alt="Payment" width="1219" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/payment.png" />

* Send the **exact amount** of TON to the address provided.

* Your subscription will upgrade automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

## 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/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=31e6d93ddc5165fd4660f43b64ba25cd" alt="Create API Key" width="1211" height="974" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=391684c45635ee0deda92bb41060cbca" alt="Create API Key" width="1217" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key2.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=75233f2a7998523ae9263cc395042c6b" alt="Create API Key" width="1216" height="974" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key3.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-trace/Guq-TtNo785CUlx_/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Guq-TtNo785CUlx_&q=85&s=41ad7fd0a5d618966cb276fe44b05742" alt="Create API Key" width="1217" height="976" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key4.png" />

## Get help

* General help: [`@toncenter_help_bot`](https://t.me/toncenter_help_bot)
* Support for enterprise and custom plans: [`@toncenter_support`](https://t.me/toncenter_support)