# Polls API Documentation

## Pre-requisites

The first step before you can start using the PollsAPI is signing up and creating an account by going to the [registration page](https://pollsapi.com/login) or logging into the [dashboard](https://pollsapi.com/app) if you already have an account.

Once you're in, your API key should be visible on the dashboard where you can simply copy and paste it to your requests. It is a string of random numbers and letters that looks something like this:

**Example API Key:** `NT6BT3HZYD4BT8IOW3NEBB5DFK1R`

## Getting Started

PollsAPI can be consumed with any programming language, and has been optimized to provide the best performance. Once you have your **API Key** you are ready to start using our APIs.

Our APIs are accessible on the base hostname 

#### **`https://api.pollsapi.com/v1`**

All of our APIs require you to pass the **`api_key`** header and the response is in JSON format.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you plan on using our APIs from backend, you might need to update your firewalls to allow outbound calls to our server. Please contact [**hello@pollsapi.com**](mailto:hello@pollsapi.com) if you face any issues.
{% endhint %}

Now, let's jump into the API functions we have.