# Getting Started

### Sign Up / Sign In

1. Sign up for the **Start plan** (free of charge) in the dashboard: <https://rpcfast.com/>.&#x20;

* Click **Log In** button in the header and choose **Solana dashboard.**

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* **Sign up** for a new account. Make sure that you use your active email account, which can be further used for communication with our Support. We are sorry for the poor log in/sign up UI – it will get better soon, we promise.
* **Enjoy your free RPC endpoint!** Feel free to explore the dashboard (it's as simple as it gets).

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### First dApp Creation

The first Solana Mainnet RPC app is created automatically. &#x20;

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Create more apps in three simple steps:

1. Tap the button "Create app".
2. Name your app and provide optional description. Choose the product available: Mainnet RPC, gRPC Yellowstone, or Shredstream gRPC (available depending on your plan).

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3. Click on your app to review the detailed information about RPC traffic, methods used, response time, and other stats.

#### API Endpoints

You will see the unique API key in the "API key" section. There are also Https and Websocket endpoints for your use.

Keep this information strictly confidential!&#x20;

#### Sending Requests

An API key allows you to send requests on RPC Fast. Check out plans limits in [Pricing and Plans](https://docs.rpcfast.com/rpc-fast-saas-solana/pricing-and-plans).