> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.nitrotranslate.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to the NitroTranslate human translation API.

Welcome to the NitroTranslate API! You can use our API to access NitroTranslate
endpoints — estimate translation costs, submit content for human translation,
track the resulting orders, and inspect pricing and your account balance.

## Base URL

```
https://api.nitrotranslate.com
```

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create an account">
    Sign up at [app.nitrotranslate.com](https://app.nitrotranslate.com/signup)
    and top up your balance.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate an API key">
    Create an API key on the
    [Settings page](https://app.nitrotranslate.com/customer/settings).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Authenticate">
    Pass your API key on every request. See
    [Authentication](/authentication).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Translate">
    Estimate a job with [Calculate](/api-reference/translation/calculate), then
    submit it with [Translate](/api-reference/translation/translate).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Need help?

Contact us at [nitro@alconost.com](mailto:nitro@alconost.com).