> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dintero.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
## Submitting Feedback
If you encounter incorrect, outdated, or confusing documentation on this page, submit feedback:
POST https://docs.dintero.com/feedback
```json
{
"path": "/docs/integrations/checkout-prereq",
"feedback": "Description of the issue"
}
```
Only submit feedback when you have something specific and actionable to report.
# API key and payment profile setup
> Prepare your Dintero account for an integration — apply for payment methods, create a payment profile, and generate the API key your plugin or app will use.
## Before you start
1. Create an account at [dintero.com](https://dintero.com)
2. Apply for payment methods in Dintero Backoffice
* Login to [Dintero Backoffice]
* Go to `Settings` → `Payment Connections`
* Apply for your preferred payment methods (it will take 1-3 days for you get approval).
## Create API Keys
1. Login to [Dintero Backoffice]
2. Go to `Settings` → `API Keys`→ `Add new api keys`
3. Click on `Checkout Client`
4. Enter `Name` for client and click on `Create API Client`
5. Save your credentials in a secret place.
## Create Payment Profile
1. Login to [Dintero Backoffice]
2. Go to `Settings` → `Payment Profiles`→ `Create new Payment profile`
3. Click on `create_payment_profile`
4. Payment profile created with new id.
[Dintero Backoffice]: https://backoffice.dintero.com