> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started with Builder

> Learn how to sign up for Sequence Builder and create your first project in just a few minutes.

Signing up and creating a project is easy to do with Sequence Builder and should take you less than a few minutes. In this tutorial, we will help you sign up for Builder and then create your first project.

Let's get started!

## Sign up for Sequence Builder

<Steps>
  <Step title="Go to the Sequence Builder platform">
    Go to [sequence.build](https://sequence.build/) and click on the `Start Building` or `Sign in` button to get started.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX/images/builder/builder_landing_page_signup_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX&q=85&s=d54e0da285cf9c77d32dcd9a115627b2" alt="Sequence builder landing page" width="1600" height="1064" data-path="images/builder/builder_landing_page_signup_project.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose a sign in method">
    When you first sign in to Builder, a wallet is created for you.

    You may, however, already have a Sequence wallet. If you are signed in with that wallet, you will see an option to use it.

    Without a wallet, you will be given a few options to sign in. You can use any of the social sign ins, or you can simply use your email to get started.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX/images/builder/builder_choose_signin_signup_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX&q=85&s=cb5404a4bc1244e16422f22af1fd4c99" alt="Sequence builder choose signin" width="1600" height="1031" data-path="images/builder/builder_choose_signin_signup_project.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in to sequence.build">
    After choosing how you would like to sign in, you will be presented with the terms of use. To read the `Terms of Use`, `Privacy Policy`, and `Master Services Agreement`, click on the respective links for each.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX/images/builder/builder_accept_terms_signup_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX&q=85&s=51753fa6f6fb4b0eee7a275fc236b8df" alt="Sequence builder accept terms" width="2900" height="1914" data-path="images/builder/builder_accept_terms_signup_project.png" />
    </Frame>

    Once you have read each, click through to continue.

    You are now signed in to Builder!
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Project">
    Everything you do in Builder is centered around each project - so let's start one.

    The easiest way to start a project is to simply click `+ Create Project`.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX/images/builder/builder_dashboard_signup_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX&q=85&s=885c84fa38f5ed37bce1b628055e21e6" alt="Sequence builder dashboard" width="2900" height="1916" data-path="images/builder/builder_dashboard_signup_project.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the project details">
    A modal will pop up, allowing you to enter details about your project. Provide a project name and, if you like, add an avatar for the project.

    Then, select the network(s) on which you would like to start deploying. This can always be changed later.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX/images/builder/builder_enter_details_signup_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=DdbaMWG9RHRrzSoX&q=85&s=1373655dd9a407eab8aa5179378be9d0" alt="Sequence builder enter details" width="2900" height="1926" data-path="images/builder/builder_enter_details_signup_project.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the project!">
    Now hit the `Create new Project` button!

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J/images/builder/builder_project_created_signup_project.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J&q=85&s=f1a33ace6d9e188e6837ff660e9dddbb" alt="Sequence builder project created" width="2900" height="1890" data-path="images/builder/builder_project_created_signup_project.png" />
    </Frame>

    Once you finish, you should now be viewing your project dashboard.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim an API Access Key">
    Finally, to start building you'll need to claim an access key from the Builder, which can be accomplished by navigating to your `project` in the top left corner, selecting `Settings` in the side nav, and selecting the `API Access Keys` card

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J/images/builder/builder_open_access_key_settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J&q=85&s=90d8cf43d5fc149568444d2c0eb428cb" alt="open project settings" width="1835" height="727" data-path="images/builder/builder_open_access_key_settings.png" />
    </Frame>

    Within the `settings` of the `API Access Keys` select the `dev` access key, which is typically used for development environments, whereas the `prod` key is used for production environments for applications in front of your users.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J/images/builder/builder_settings_api_keys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J&q=85&s=478456d727f31c3ba2f14d830707a95c" alt="settings api keys" width="1829" height="727" data-path="images/builder/builder_settings_api_keys.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="(Optional for Development) Create a Service Account">
    In order to integrate some services from the Sequence stack, a Service Account has to be created to make updates or read from state - including [Collections API](/guides/metadata-guide) or [Webhooks](/api-references/indexer/examples/webhook-listener) - a `Secret API Key` is required.

    One can navigate to the API Access Keys section by selecting the project, accessing the sidebar nav page of `Settings`, and selecting the `API Access Keys` card

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J/images/builder/builder_open_access_key_settings.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J&q=85&s=90d8cf43d5fc149568444d2c0eb428cb" alt="open project settings" width="1835" height="727" data-path="images/builder/builder_open_access_key_settings.png" />
    </Frame>

    And scroll to the bottom, where you will find the `Secret API Access Key(s)` section

    Where you would select `+ Add Service Account`

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J/images/builder/builder_service_accounts_create_secret_api_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J&q=85&s=eb75f7b82988d2cca05783efcde38fcb" alt="secret API keys" width="2015" height="847" data-path="images/builder/builder_service_accounts_create_secret_api_key.png" />
    </Frame>

    And either create a `Read` key, or, a `Write` secret API access key.

    For making updates to the Sequence system, select `Write` and `+ Add Service Account` to include in your integration.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/sequence-0fb8d9e6-codex-update-discord-invite/t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J/images/builder/builder_service_accounts_create_write_key.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=t2lPiUtpyQBvrU5J&q=85&s=d7a375abf65d4991f0cc52d26c1e7c19" alt="create a write key" width="2495" height="1133" data-path="images/builder/builder_service_accounts_create_write_key.png" />
    </Frame>

    Copy the JWT token and save it somewhere safe, or, in your project

    <Warning>
      Warning: You won't have access to the generated `Secret API Access Key` in the future from the Builder interface, make sure to save it somewhere safe.
    </Warning>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Build things!

Now that you have created a project and claimed an API Access key, there is so much you can do from here.

If you feel like it, begin with one of these examples:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Query a Wallet Balance" icon="sack-dollar" href="/api-references/indexer/overview">
    Use the Industry's fastest Indexer to query a wallet balance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Deploy an Item Collectible" icon="cloud" href="/solutions/builder/contracts/deploy-an-item-collection">
    Use the ERC1155 standard and Sequence Builder to deploy a collectible
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build a Custom Marketplace" icon="shop-lock" href="/guides/custom-marketplace">
    Provide trading market functionality to your users in a custom marketplace
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
