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# PaymentAPI Documentation ## Quick Start Get up and running with PaymentAPI in under 5 minutes. ### Prerequisites - Node.js 16 or higher - A PaymentAPI account ([sign up free](https://...)) - Your API keys from the [dashboard](https://...) ### Installation ```bash npm install @paymentapi/node ``` ### Your First Charge ```javascript import { PaymentAPI } from '@paymentapi/node'; const client = new PaymentAPI('sk_test_...'); // Create a charge const charge = await client.charges.create({ amount: 2000, // $20.00 in cents currency: 'usd', source: 'tok_visa', description: 'My first charge' }); console.log(charge.id); // ch_1234567890 ``` > **Note:** Use test API keys during development. Charges made with test keys won't process real payments. ### What's Next? - [Accept payments in your app](/guides/accept-payments) - [Handle webhooks](/guides/webhooks) - [Go live checklist](/guides/go-live)