> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documents.photon.care/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documents.photon.care/welcome.md).

# Welcome!

## Getting Approval

The Photon Platform API requires access approval from us.  Due to privacy concerns, we must review each and every third party before granting access.  If you don't yet have approval, [visit here](https://api.photon.care/request) to fill out a formal request.

## Want to jump right in?

Feeling like an eager beaver? Jump in to the quick start docs and get making your first request:

{% content-ref url="/pages/gFBxiRBm83ZHQ7tNbz0R" %}
[Getting Started](/getting-started.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## Want to deep dive?

Dive a little deeper and start exploring our API reference to get an idea of everything that's possible with the API:

{% content-ref url="/pages/1LbAEzT9iI7BQJlEGcyP" %}
[API Reference](/reference/api-reference.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}