> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Get your TON Center API key

To interact with TON Center’s API at higher rate limits, you’ll need to generate an API key via the official [Telegram bot](https://t.me/toncenter).

## Open the TON Center bot

Open the [`@toncenter`](https://t.me/toncenter) bot in Telegram. Click **Start** to begin the setup.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/start-bot.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=b13bab2f17774545c27e20e841068f56" alt="Start Bot" width="1214" height="976" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/start-bot.png" />

## Open the API keys manager

Once the bot greets you, press **Manage API Keys**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/manage-api-keys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=b27af1c0371956171ae167be663e99d5" alt="Manage API Keys" width="1218" height="974" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/manage-api-keys.png" />

## Choose a subscription plan

Click **Manage** to open your current subscription details. The default API subscription is the free one.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=3fc631e4e3b771558ba2191cc1fb5c22" alt="Subscriptions" width="1222" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=d57c6b0272a0b85178eb1b7d91c9068d" alt="Subscriptions" width="1214" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions2.png" />

You’ll see different tiers available:

* **Free** – 10 requests/sec, 1 token per network
* **Plus** – 25 requests/sec, 3 tokens per network (2.5 TON/month)
* **Advanced** – 100 requests/sec, 10 tokens per network (25 TON/month)
* **Enterprise** – Tailored rate limits, priority support

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  <Tab title="Free">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-free.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=469779900b2ac1321cf91b6aed71dc10" alt="Free Plan" width="764" height="312" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-free.png" />
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  <Tab title="Plus">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-plus.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=9387db869ca44ea7cf0bece473b5f554" alt="Plus Plan" width="768" height="260" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-plus.png" />
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  <Tab title="Advanced">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-advanced.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=2d610a15783dcb6553291356b7ad4912" alt="Advanced Plan" width="764" height="276" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-advanced.png" />
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  <Tab title="Enterprise">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-enterprise.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=097aafbb93cd0d2b48790814e23309f8" alt="Enterprise Plan" width="760" height="266" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-enterprise.png" />
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## (optional) Upgrade your plan

To upgrade:

* Select your desired plan in the bot interface and click **Purchase Subscription**.

* You’ll be shown payment instructions like the following:

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/payment.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=59647b95e4ab57cbb9eacb68f91621e3" alt="Payment" width="1219" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/payment.png" />

* Send the **exact amount** of TON to the address provided.

* Your subscription will upgrade automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

## Create your API key

After subscribing (or staying on Free), click **Create API Key** to generate your key.

Once created, your token will appear in the list and can be used in all authenticated requests.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=503ec44bf968de82b6d4441b50eea1e6" alt="Create API Key" width="1211" height="974" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=aa4eae61cacc032370db55e4adaf896f" alt="Create API Key" width="1217" height="969" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key2.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=e5a0cc7428f9458ce522e4d4b82db0c0" alt="Create API Key" width="1216" height="974" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key3.png" />

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/companyname-a7d5b98e-49-patterns-signing/BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF/resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=BS4s3HApWPw-xHCF&q=85&s=49d8d5c20b55fc3e6b88f1a13f93e84b" alt="Create API Key" width="1217" height="976" data-path="resources/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key4.png" />

## Get help

* General help: [`@toncenter_help_bot`](https://t.me/toncenter_help_bot)
* Support for enterprise and custom plans: [`@toncenter_support`](https://t.me/toncenter_support)