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

# Quickstart

> Empower your payments on Lightning and Spark Networks with breezee

## Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

* An API Key for authentication.
* A running instance of the Breezee.

## Authentication

All API requests must include the `X-API-Key` header.

```bash theme={null}
curl -H "X-API-Key: your_api_key" https://usebreezee.xyz/
```

## First Steps

1. **Self custody** : Request for your own instance.
2. **Check Health**: Verify the API is running.
3. **Get instance Info**: Check your instance's balance.
4. **Receive Payment**: Generate an invoice.
5. **Send Payment**: Pay a Bolt11 invoice.
6. **Logs**: Get real-time information about your instance's logs.
7. **Funds Move**: Get real-time information about your instance's funds move.