# Getting started: Web Scraper API

### 1. Create an account

To get started with our [Web Scraper API](https://oxylabs.io/products/scraper-api/web) all-in-one scraping solution, simply create an account via the [Oxylabs dashboard](https://dashboard.oxylabs.io/en/). 

### 2. Choose a plan

After registering on our dashboard, you'll need to select a Web Scraper API and pick a plan that best fits your needs. You can choose a free trial to test our product, or a cost-saving subscription right away.

### 3. Get your credentials

Then, you’ll be directed to a screen asking you to create an API user. These credentials will be your key for user authorization later on. Once you confirm a username and password, a test query will appear for you to test your Web Scraper API via Postman or any other setup you prefer. 

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Here’s a quick video walk-through:

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Once set up, you can start retrieving real-time data with a single API request, while the platform handles proxy management, retries, and unblocking automatically.

<a href="https://dashboard.oxylabs.io/en/" class="button primary">Head back to the dashboard</a>