# Get your TON Center API key (https://docs-fpm2731fy-ton-core-docs.vercel.app/llms/ecosystem/api/toncenter/get-api-key/content.md)



To interact with TON Center's API at higher rate limits, you'll need to generate an API key via the official [Telegram bot](https://t.me/toncenter).

## Open the TON Center bot [#open-the-ton-center-bot]

Open the [`@toncenter`](https://t.me/toncenter) bot in Telegram. Click **Start** to begin the setup.

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/start-bot.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/start-bot.png" alt="Start Bot" />

## Open the API keys manager [#open-the-api-keys-manager]

Once the bot greets you, press **Manage API Keys**.

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/manage-api-keys.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/manage-api-keys.png" alt="Manage API Keys" />

## Choose a subscription plan [#choose-a-subscription-plan]

Click **Manage** to open your current subscription details. The default API subscription is the free one.

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions.png" alt="Subscriptions" />

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions2.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/subscriptions2.png" alt="Subscriptions" />

You'll see different tiers available:

* **Free** – 10 requests/sec, 1 token per network
* **Plus** – 25 requests/sec, 3 tokens per network (2.5 TON/month)
* **Advanced** – 100 requests/sec, 10 tokens per network (25 TON/month)
* **Enterprise** – Tailored rate limits, priority support

<Tabs items="[&#x22;Free&#x22;, &#x22;Plus&#x22;, &#x22;Advanced&#x22;, &#x22;Enterprise&#x22;]">
  <Tab value="Free">
    <Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-free.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-free.png" alt="Free Plan" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Plus">
    <Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-plus.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-plus.png" alt="Plus Plan" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Advanced">
    <Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-advanced.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-advanced.png" alt="Advanced Plan" />
  </Tab>

  <Tab value="Enterprise">
    <Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-enterprise.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/plan-enterprise.png" alt="Enterprise Plan" />
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## (optional) Upgrade your plan [#optional-upgrade-your-plan]

To upgrade:

* Select your desired plan in the bot interface and click **Purchase Subscription**.

* You'll be shown payment instructions like the following:

  <Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/payment.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/payment.png" alt="Payment" />

* Send the **exact amount** of TON to the address provided.

* Your subscription will upgrade automatically once the transaction is confirmed.

## Create your API key [#create-your-api-key]

After subscribing (or staying on Free), click **Create API Key** to generate your key.

Once created, your token will appear in the list and can be used in all authenticated requests.

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key.png" alt="Create API Key" />

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key2.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key2.png" alt="Create API Key" />

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key3.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key3.png" alt="Create API Key" />

<Image src="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key4.png" darkSrc="/images/ton-center/api-key/create-key4.png" alt="Create API Key" />

## Get help [#get-help]

* General help: [`@toncenter_help_bot`](https://t.me/toncenter_help_bot)
* Support for enterprise and custom plans: [`@toncenter_support`](https://t.me/toncenter_support)