# Get Started with BlockBee

Welcome to BlockBee! This guide will help you integrate cryptocurrency payments into your application quickly and securely. Whether you're a developer building custom solutions or looking for plug-and-play options, we've got you covered.

## Before You Start

Before diving into your integration, here are some important things to know:

> **INFO**
>**BlockBee Account Required**: You need a BlockBee account to get started. Create one for free at [dash.blockbee.io/register](https://dash.blockbee.io/register).


> **WARNING**
>**Minimum Transaction Amounts**: Every cryptocurrency has minimum transaction amounts on different blockchains. Transactions below these minimums will be **ignored by BlockBee systems and funds will be lost**. Always check the minimum amounts for your chosen cryptocurrencies before accepting payments. You can find the complete list at [blockbee.io/cryptocurrencies](https://blockbee.io/cryptocurrencies) or fetch them using the [info endpoint](/api/tickerinfo).


## Choose Your Integration Method

Pick the approach that best fits your needs and technical requirements:

{% section id="developers" %}

### For Developers
Build custom integrations with full control over the user experience:

{% featureCard
  title="Custom Payment Flow"
  description="Build a fully customized payment experience with complete control over the user interface and flow. Perfect for developers who want maximum flexibility."
  icon="braces"
  link="/get-started/custom-payment-flow"
  linkText="Start Building"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Checkout Payments"
  description="Process one-time payments with our hosted checkout solution. Perfect for e-commerce, invoicing, and product sales."
  icon="shopping-cart"
  link="/get-started/checkout-payments"
  linkText="Set Up Payments"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Checkout Deposits"
  description="Accept cryptocurrency deposits with our hosted checkout pages. Perfect for wallets, exchanges, and deposit-based services."
  icon="arrow-down"
  link="/get-started/checkout-deposits"
  linkText="Set Up Deposits"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Recurring Subscriptions"
  description="Set up automated recurring payments for subscription-based services and memberships with our subscription API."
  icon="refresh-ccw-dot"
  link="/get-started/subscriptions"
  linkText="Configure Subscriptions"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Self-Custodial Wallet"
  description="Get full control over your cryptocurrency funds with automated payouts and advanced security features. Requires API Key V2."
  icon="wallet"
  link="/get-started/self-custodial-wallet"
  linkText="Learn More"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Automated Payouts"
  description="Send cryptocurrency payments to multiple addresses automatically using our Self-Custodial Wallet system."
  icon="arrow-up"
  link="/get-started/payouts"
  linkText="Start Payouts"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="POS"
  description="Expand your payment options and increase revenue with our POS App that allows you to easily accept cryptocurrencies in your offline business!"
  icon="pos"
  link="/get-started/pos"
  linkText="Learn More"
/%}

### No-Code Solutions

Get started without any programming - perfect for non-technical users:

{% featureCard
  title="eCommerce Plugins"
  description="Ready-made plugins for WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, and other popular e-commerce platforms. Install and configure in minutes."
  icon="blocks"
  link="/get-started/ecommerce"
  linkText="Browse Plugins"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Storefront"
  description="Launch a complete online store that accepts cryptocurrency payments. No coding required - just configure and go live."
  icon="store"
  link="/get-started/storefront"
  linkText="Create Store"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Payment Links"
  description="Generate shareable payment links for invoices, donations, or one-time payments. Share via email, social media, or embed anywhere."
  icon="link2"
  link="/get-started/payment-links"
  linkText="Create Links"
/%}

{% featureCard
  title="Telegram Bot"
  description="Accept cryptocurrency payments directly through Telegram. Perfect for communities, services, and automated sales."
  icon="telegram"
  link="/get-started/telegram-bot"
  linkText="Setup Bot"
/%}

## Need Help?

- **Support:** Visit our [support center](https://support.blockbee.io/) for tutorials and troubleshooting
- **Community:** Join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/pQaJ32SGrR) for tips and discussions

> **SUCCESS**
>**Ready to start?** Pick your integration method above and you'll be accepting crypto payments in no time! 🚀