# Integrations & User Guide

## How to Start

There are a few things you need to do to get started on integrating with the DCX Direct Platform.

* [ ] Make note of your **API Domain Endpoint** (Top left Navigation > Payments API Endpoints)
* [ ] [**Create a Terminal**](https://app.gitbook.com/o/PbHOQUbkf0CHQOzkbL2o/s/ZSGhQQGzKkBmC0dhLGTZ/) under your Merchant account log in
* [ ] Make note of your **API Key** and **API Secret**
* [ ] Familiarise yourself with our [Payments API](https://app.gitbook.com/o/PbHOQUbkf0CHQOzkbL2o/s/ZSGhQQGzKkBmC0dhLGTZ/)
* [ ] Need help? Don't be afraid to ask! Our [Merchant User Guide](https://app.gitbook.com/o/PbHOQUbkf0CHQOzkbL2o/s/sNTqvHlRbA5wVroG9e2V/) also has a tonne of information that can help you navigation around your Merchant Portal.