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# Getting Started with StaxAPI

This page will help you get started with StaxAPI. You'll be up and running in a jiffy!

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    <h1>Welcome to Stax API</h1>
    <p>Integrate seamless payment processing into your app or platform. Our comprehensive API gives developers the tools they need to manage payments, save payment methods, and build innovative solutions for both merchants and partners.</p>
    
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You're on your way to building an awesome developer hub! Here are some of the things you'll want to check out.

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    <span class="stax-infotitle">API</span>
    <span class="stax-infobody">Use the Stax API to do everything from onboarding to taking payments.</span>
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    <span class="stax-infotitle">Stax.js</span>
    <span class="stax-infobody">Use Stax.js to receive payments online in a secure and PCI compliant manner.</span>
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    <span class="stax-infotitle">Mobile SDK</span>
    <span class="stax-infobody">Build out to Apple IOS or Android devices.</span>
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    <span class="api-description">Create a Customer</span>
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    <span class="api-pill post">POST</span>
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    <span class="api-pill put">PUT</span>
    <span class="api-description">Work with Invoices</span>
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Stax API is a powerful tool for managing and creating Stax commands. It allows you to manage all things Stax without opening a UI (although our UI is amazeballs!). But you do, you!

If you are a payments expert proficient in APIs, visit our Developer API Reference section.

If you are new(ish) to payments, check out the articles in this section for best practices, things to be aware of when using Payment API calls, and some awesome features.

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# We're here to help!

We're excited you're here! :blue\_heart: If you need help, we pride ourselves on being able to help.

Contact our friendly staff at <support@staxpayments.com>