# Get Started with Paydestal

## Credentials

Your  Sandbox Credentials are available  on the merchant  portal after your registration has been confirmed. \
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This secret key is to be sent with all API requests.  Sandbox credentials are for development purposes and production credentials are available  for  use in production. **Please do not transfer these keys to anyone and store safely.**\
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**To obtain Credentials, You have to create your merchant account** \
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[**https://merchant.paydestal.com/register**](https://merchant.paydestal.com/register)