# Quickstart

For full functionality of our software you'll be prompted to enter a Printify API key. To obtain this key:

1. Visit [printify.com/app/account/api](https://printify.com/app/account/api)
2. Click "Generate"
3. Choose between:
   1. "All Scopes" option (Recommended)
   2. "Custom Scopes" if you don't want to give our software full access to your Printify account.

If selecting "Custom Scopes," ensure the following are enabled:

* shops.read
* catalog.read
* products.read
* products.write
* uploads.read
* uploads.write

4. Enter a token name
5. Click "Generate"

The Printify API key will be displayed. Use the "Copy to Clipboard" button to easily copy the key and paste it into our software.


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