> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.taptalk.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.taptalk.io/powertalk-chat-sdk-documentation/powertalk-server-api/get-started.md).

# Get Started

TapTalk.io helps you to implement real-time chat with any type of your client app with speed and efficiency. Our Platform API provides you with various methods to initialize, configure, and build the chat from the client server side. This page presents a brief overview of TapTalk.io's Server API structure and abilities.

## Configure and Initialize TapTalk.io

### Create a new server from your dashboard

To create a new server, choose **Development** -> **Servers**. Input server data and then click **Create New Server** button.

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A pop-up dialog will be shown with provided **Server Key ID** & **Server Key Secret**

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**Note:** Please remember to save your **Server Key ID** & your **Server Key Secret** because it will only be shown once.
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**IMPORTANT!**

**Server Key ID** and **Server Key Secret** will be used to construct a request and add as a **HTTP Header**.\
To construct a request, please format your generated **Server Key ID** and **Server Key Secret** and wrap it to **Base64**, so the format will be like this:

**BASE64(SERVER\_KEY\_ID:SERVER\_KEY\_SECRET)**\
\*don't forget to add colon (:) between Server Key ID and Server Key Secret

And put it on your **HTTP Header Field** with **key “Server-Key”** and then construct URL request and parameter for the request.
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