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

# Requirements

> What you need to get started

Before you begin developing with Xente, you need to complete the following steps:

1. [Open a Xente account](https://app.xente.co/signup)
2. After opening an account, create an application. Anytime you want to interact with the Xente application you must create an application. You can learn more about applications [here](/start/apps).
3. Integrate mobile money, Visa cards, bank transfers, bill payments, and many other awesome features into your app using our API. It's simple and secure.
4. When you're ready to launch to the public, upgrade your account from the Starter plan to Basic, Pro, or Pro+ for more features. Learn about our plans [here](https://www.xente.co/price).
5. Start processing live transactions!