# Getting Started The following is an overview for using the Flute API suite and making endpoint calls. Getting started has the following steps: * Creating a Flute Account * Developing in the Sandbox Environment * Going Live - [Creating a Flute Account](https://developer.flute.com/api-reference/v2/getting-started/creating-a-flute-account.md): # Creating a Flute Account

Before using Flute payment capabilities or the Flute API suite, you must create a Flute sandbox account. All develop - [Developing in the Sandbox Environment](https://developer.flute.com/api-reference/v2/getting-started/developing-in-the-sandbox-environment.md): # Developing in the Sandbox Environment The sandbox account is a fully isolated account that mirrors production behavior. It does not process real transactions. Use the sandbox for all testing and app - [Going Live](https://developer.flute.com/api-reference/v2/getting-started/going-live.md): # Going Live When your product is ready to be deployed live, the Flute support team will work with you to ensure compliance. This compliance follows the production readiness checklist. It ensures the