# Create a demo account

## Signup for a demo account

[Sign up for a free demo account](https://demo-app.certn.co/welcome/signUp)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/eZkqafrC0u1Q3f9BlDlZ/blobs/m9xwRSjmAt5YfSWGltnA/externalLink.png) to start testing our API.

To sign up, follow the instructions presented on the screen, and fill all the required fields. Then, head over to your email provider and click the link to verify your email address. You may have to wait a few minutes before it reaches your inbox. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it.

When you verify your email address with us, you'll be taken to your new [Lime](https://certnlime.ca/)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/eZkqafrC0u1Q3f9BlDlZ/blobs/m9xwRSjmAt5YfSWGltnA/externalLink.png) account. Don't worry—you can still [log in to our demo environment](https://demo-app.certn.co/login)![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/eZkqafrC0u1Q3f9BlDlZ/blobs/m9xwRSjmAt5YfSWGltnA/externalLink.png) with your email and password. 

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you are a property manager, [contact us](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/contact#api) directly to have your account setup.
{% endhint %}

## Setup your account for API tests

Setup your account for testing our API with mock data directly from the dashboard.

1. Go to <https://demo-app.certn.co/login>![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/eZkqafrC0u1Q3f9BlDlZ/blobs/m9xwRSjmAt5YfSWGltnA/externalLink.png)
2. Enter your email and password
3. Click **Log in**
4. Click the profile icon<img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/eZkqafrC0u1Q3f9BlDlZ/blobs/HofYGZH9VBBAtIrAnZZc/profileIcon.png" alt="" data-size="line">
5. Click **Settings**
6. Locate the team you want to use for testing
7. Click **Team Settings**

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You can manage your API keys and Billing info from here.
{% endhint %}

### Add a payment card

Adding a payment card to your account allows you to test a greater variety of features. Since this is a demo environment, you can use the card information provided below.

From your team's **Settings** page:

1. Click **Billing**
2. Click **Connect Payment Card**
3. Fill in the following card number: `4242 4242 4242 4242`
4. Add an expiry date in the future
5. Fill in the following CVC: `424`
6. Click **Authorize Card**

![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/eZkqafrC0u1Q3f9BlDlZ/blobs/P4dpibc7i8nQbKfcN2mN/DemoCreditCardAuthorization_small.png)

### Create an API key

From your team's **Settings** page:

1. Click **API Keys**
2. Click **Add API Key**
3. Hover over the generated string
4. Click **Copy**
5. Store the key somewhere safe

You can now start testing the API with your demo account.

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When testing on our demo environment, you'll receive prefilled server responses to calls made with mock data.&#x20;
{% endhint %}

{% content-ref url="demo-account/send-request" %}
[send-request](https://docs.certn.co/api/certn-api-v-1.0/getting-started/demo-account/send-request)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Get production access

When you’re ready to use the API in production, send us an email at <apisupport@certn.co>.